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Cape Breeze Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24895
Switch Grass
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Selected for its upright habit, compact size and early flowering, this grass stays green later into the fall. Tips turn red in cold weather. Salt Tolerant.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Cape Breeze Switch Grass get?
About 3' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cape Breeze Switch Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Cape Breeze Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Cape Breeze Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cape Breeze Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cape Breeze Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cape Breeze Switch Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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