Switchgrass 'Purple Tears'
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Panicum virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ PP28518
Piet Oudolf, a celebrated plantsman and designer, introduces us to a Switchgrass that will become a garden classic! He stumbled upon this charming selection of our native species while exploring a nursery plot in Hummelo, Netherlands.
The Panicum virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ features lovely flowering spikes in soft gray at the top, leading to stunning purple seed heads. Standing at a manageable height of 4 feet, its narrow, upright habit makes it an ideal choice for various landscape settings. It shares the same toughness and adaptability we admire in other Switchgrass cultivars. The ' Shenandoah’ cultivar is likely the parent of' Purple Tears', based on its appearance and their close growing area. However, while ‘Shenandoah’ showcases dark green foliage that transforms into beautiful red-orange tones, ‘Purple Tears’ maintains a delightful lighter green shade throughout the seasons. Oudolf was particularly captivated by its elegant purple seed heads, gray-tipped flowering spikes, and graceful growth in his garden.
This lovely plant is licensed via Future Plants and is protected by a USA patent, so please remember that propagation without permission is not allowed.
Height: 3’-4’
Spread: 1.5’-2’
Bloom: Fall
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: North America
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