Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass size-15-g Aesculus Fort McNair

Aesculus Fort McNair

blooming on one sided raceme from late winter to mid spring

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Whorls of rich lavender-blue flowers on airy pinnacles bloom in summer

The attractive lilac buds open to sky blue flower clusters bloom above the leaves in mid spring into summer

Panicum virgatum 'RR1' ~ Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass size-15-g Aesculus Fort McNairRuby 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.