Switch Grass, Ruby Ribbons

Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass

Compact ornamental grass that begins as blue-green foliage and develops burgundy-red foliage in the late summer through early fall.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 2 ft - 3 ft
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Cold, Drought, Wet Soil
Attracts Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Rain Gardens
Switch Grass, Ruby Ribbons | Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass || Compact ornamental grass that begins as blue-green foliage and develops burgundy-red foliage in the late summer through early fall.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Showy, Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Rain Gardens
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