{"product_id":"panicum-virgatum-huggy-purple","title":"Panicum virgatum Dream Catcher 'Huggy Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum Dream Catcher 'Huggy Purple'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact switchgrass selected for its rich purple tinged foliage that matures to deep green before developing warm golden tones in autumn. Airy reddish purple flower panicles rise above the dense upright clump in late summer adding graceful movement, seasonal color, and lasting winter interest to sunny landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar was selected from the North American native species \u003cem\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/em\u003e. While 'Huggy Purple' is not a naturally occurring form, it retains the durability and ecological benefits that make switchgrass an outstanding native landscape plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nutritious seeds for songbirds in fall and winter while the upright foliage offers valuable shelter throughout the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a host plant for several skipper butterflies while adding habitat value to pollinator friendly gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates protective cover for small wildlife and helps support a healthy native garden ecosystem year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow each clump to develop its upright form while maintaining good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sunny borders, native gardens, rain gardens, and mass plantings where its colorful foliage, airy flower heads, and winter texture provide interest across multiple seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Produces vibrant summer blooms that pair beautifully with the rich foliage and airy flower panicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates bold golden color that contrasts with the purple tinged foliage through late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds silvery foliage and exceptional pollinator activity alongside the upright grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiatris spicata 'Kobold' (Blazing Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces vertical purple flower spikes that complement the fine textured foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Softens the planting with mounding blue lavender flowers beneath the upright habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46671641051297,"sku":"G PANICUM VIRGATUM DREAM CATCHER HUGGY PURPLE","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/PanicumvirgatumDreamCatcher_HuggyPurple.png?v=1783605716","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/panicum-virgatum-huggy-purple","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}