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Purple Tears Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' PP28518
Switch Grass
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Tight, clump-forming habit with lighter green foliage. Airy silver inflorescence form in late summer and turn purple in fall. Drought and heat tolerant. Over watering will cause flopping.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- 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 Purple Tears Switch Grass get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purple Tears Switch Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Purple Tears Switch Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Purple Tears Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Purple Tears Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Purple Tears 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 Purple Tears 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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