| Size | Price |
| 1-GALLON | $14.99 |
‘Prairie Dog’ is a compact selection of switch grass that features grey-green foliage that retains its color into fall, airy, pinkish flowering panicles, and an upright growth habit. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Grow in average, well-drained, dry to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in infertile sandy loams. May flop in overly rich soils. Will grow in light shade, but begins to lose form in too much shade, growing more openly and possibly falling over. Grows primarily in clumps, but may slowly spread by creeping rhizomes. Cut back clumps to the ground in late winter to early spring. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Prairie Dog Switchgrass |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3 to 4' |
| Width | 2-3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to dry |
| Water Needs | Average to low |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Blue -green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
