Panicum virgatum 'Emerald Chief'
£5.00Price
Panicum virgatum 'Emerald Chief' is a tall upright deciduous grass. It has bright green leaves during summer months turning a lovely golden yellow during autumn and winter - bringing interest and structure to the garden when other plants have disappeared. It also bears sprays of pink flowers during the autumn. Great addition to the garden
Common Name
Switch Grass Emerald Chief, Panic Grass
Height and Spread
1.2m x .75m
Cultivation
Grow in full sun and moist but well drained soil.
As it is a deciduous grass, the old leaves should be cut back to near ground level in late Feb - late Mar, before the new foliage starts to appear.
Division can be done in mid spring
Great For
Cottage garden, flower beds and borders, naturalistic planting, cut flower beds, coastal gardens and containers