Possibly the most widely planted native grass in America, Panicum virgatum is a reliable and attractive rhizomatous plant, supplying dense vertical structure that blows attractively in the breeze and bears delicate red seed heads above the stem starting in late summer. This species is extremely versatile, and will grow in any soil, from fast-draining sand to heavy clay. Locate in full sun anwhere that an upright, sod-forming ornamental grass is needed, including containers!

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