Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' ~ Cape Breeze Switch Grass, Panic Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK papery fronds emerge copper-red and

papery fronds emerge copper-red and mature to dark green

IMAGES: Dinesh Valke from Thane

and rhizomes are edible

Clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by blue-black fruit seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 10

Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' ~ Cape Breeze Switch Grass, Panic Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK papery fronds emerge copper-red andCape Breeze Switch Grass is a compact fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright foliage stays green for most of the season before turning reddish purple tips in fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny yellow green flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn bronze in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: