Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK inconspicuous flowers in the spring

inconspicuous flowers in the spring before the leaves emerge

Its twisting fern-like foliage is green and yellow and earns orange tones in winter

IMAGE: Photo by Tero Laakso

2014-05-02 15 15 13 Crabapple blossoms in Elko

Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK inconspicuous flowers in the springRuby Ribbons Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright green foliage turns metallic blue with red overtones in summer with the red intensifying as the weather cools. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny smoky purple flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn.