This stunning Switchgrass stands out in the landscape with its striking physical attributes: blue, three-quarter-inch-wide leaves and billowy pink-colored, seed heads. It is a native cultivar that makes an excellent substitution for large exotic ornamental grasses such as those in the Miscanthus genus. Switchgrasses are known for being drought tolerant and undemanding about soil. They also provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife. In the landscape, they need to be cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Dallas Blues Switch Grass will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity extending to 5 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 3 feet.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.