Panicum virgatum Dream Catcher 'Tumbleweed'

Panicum virgatum Dream Catcher 'Tumbleweed'

$19.95

Panicum virgatum Dream Catcher 'Tumbleweed' is a compact ornamental switchgrass with upright blue green foliage that develops warm pink tones throughout the growing season before transitioning to rich autumn color. Its airy flower panicles and rounded habit provide movement and texture in the landscape while offering strong seasonal interest from summer through fall.

Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This selection is a cultivated form of Panicum virgatum, a native North American prairie grass. 'Dream Catcher' Tumbleweed maintains the adaptability and wildlife value of the species while offering improved color, compact growth, and ornamental appeal.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Birds

  • Provides seeds for songbirds including finches and sparrows while its dense foliage offers cover throughout the growing season.

Butterflies

  • Supports a variety of butterflies by providing structure and habitat within native and pollinator friendly landscapes.

Bees

  • Attracts native bees which visit the airy flower panicles for pollen during the summer bloom period.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow its upright clumping form and arching foliage to develop fully.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, prairie gardens, mass plantings, and containers where its changing foliage color and airy texture add year round interest.

Companion Plants

  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Adds vibrant orange flowers and strong pollinator value while complementing the fine texture of the grass.
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Provides bold summer blooms that contrast with the movement and structure of Tumbleweed.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Brings bright golden flowers and a similar preference for sunny growing conditions.
  • Allium 'Millenium' (Ornamental Onion) - Adds rounded purple flower clusters that contrast with the airy form of the grass.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Creates a complementary native grass pairing with additional seasonal color and texture.

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