Like its namesake, ‘Totem Pole’ switch grass (Panicum virgatum) stands tall and proud, forming a narrow column of striking steel-blue foliage and powdery blue stems. In early fall, golden seed panicles light up the top of the clump, adding a brilliant flourish to its upright form. Its slim footprint makes it the perfect way to add height and drama, even in smaller spaces. Strong, graceful, and versatile, this switch grass sways with a soothing rustle in the breeze and stands firm through winter, offering both beauty and shelter for birds. Whether used as a specimen, in masses, for screening, near water, or even in a large container, ‘Totem Pole’ delivers vertical elegance all year long.
- 72 inches tall and 30 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 30 inches apart for best results
- Produces tan flowers during late summer
- Maintains steel blue foliage spring to fall
- Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers, landscapes, mass plantings
- Resists deer
- Low maintenance, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, foliage interest, native to North America
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Cut back in spring before new growth appears. It is a warm season grass, so dig and divide in spring or summer, while the plant is in an active growth pattern.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
- Trade Gallon perennials are 6-14 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment
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