Panicum virgatum Dream Catcher® Blue Rose™ (‘Nonesore’)
Blooming Time
August
September
October
Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Compact in habit and clothed in rich blue-green lustrous ribbonlike foliage, Blue Rose™ is sturdy, non-flopping, mid-sized and fits into almost any landscape. Its foliage looks great from spring to fall and during late summer is topped with an explosion of reddish-purple confetti-like flower panicles. Perfect for moderate to large landscapes, alone, in drifts or combined with other perennials, Blue Rose™ pairs perfectly with numerous companions.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
4
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
3½'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
3' to 4'
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Deer Resistant
Controls Erosion
Cuttings
Drought Tolerant
Hortech Original
Large Area
Moderate Area
Native Cultivar
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Seasonal Effect
Features
Rich blue-green lustrous ribbonlike foliage topped with an explosion of reddish-purple confetti-like flower panicles.
Landscape Value
Perfect for moderate to large landscapes, alone, in drifts or combined with other perennials, Blue Rose™ pairs perfectly with numerous companions.
Care
Watering:
Blue Rose™ Switch Grass is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Blue Rose™ Switch Grass is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Blue Rose™ Switch Grass should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
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