Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK and pink in the fall

and pink in the fall

2014-05-02 15 15 13 Crabapple blossoms in Elko

The flowers are followed by pea sized purple berries that are often hidden in the foliage

IMAGE: Photo by Tero Laakso

inconspicuous flowers in the spring before the leaves emerge

Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK and pink in the fallRuby Ribbons Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright green foliage turns metallic blue with red overtones in summer with the red intensifying as the weather cools. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny smoky purple flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn.