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Dallas Blues switchgrass
Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'


  Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 4.0 ft. to 6.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Grass/Grass Like
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low
Season of Bloom
September, October, November
Flower Color
Pink Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Air Pollution Tolerant, Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Switchgrass is native to Fort Collins and is an important grass in the Natural Areas.