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Located in Blackburn Hamlet Since 1911
2832 Innes Road,
Ottawa, ON

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Grass Panicum 'Totem Pole'

Grass Panicum 'Totem Pole'

Price (excl. tax)
$17.99
HST (13%)
$2.34
Price (incl. tax)
$20.33

Common Name: Switch Grass
Flower: Tan Shades
Container Size: 2 quart pot
PROVEN WINNERS BRAND

1 grass panicum virgatum totem pole pp29951 cpbraf 0002 high res

Width:
30 in
Height:
72 in
Image Credit:
Walters Gardens
Hardiness Zone:
zone 4-9
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
late summer to fall

A mental image of a totem pole brings to mind a tall, narrow, majestic structure – the exact imagery to apply to this new ornamental grass! 'Totem Pole' forms a very upright column of steel blue foliage and powdery blue stems. In early fall, the top of the clump explodes with golden seed panicles. The narrow base of the plant makes it an ideal candidate for small spaces in the garden that need height and vertical structure.

Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind. All parts of this grass are very sturdy, and will remain standing thru winter unless snows are heavy. This provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter. This grass is very versitile from a design standpoint; it is effective as a specimen, in masses, for screening, alongside ponds or streams, or even in large containers.