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Panicum virgatum Cape Breeze

Cape Breeze Switch Grass

  • »  Birds thrive on the abundant seed
  • »  Switchgrass is a host plant for many species of butterflies
  • »  Compact, upright habit, won't need staking
  • »  Drought and salt tolerant once established
  • »  Great cut flower, fresh or dried
  • »  Deer resistant

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'Cape Breeze' features a compact, upright habit with airy amber seed heads that appear earlier than other Panicum varieties, adding interest from summer through fall. Its seeds provide valuable food for birds, while its dense growth offers cover and nesting material. Excellent for mass plantings, it also serves as a host plant for many native butterflies.

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Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Native
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Compact
• Upright
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum Cape Breeze

Easy to grow in average, medium to wet soils. It will even tolerate dry soil once established. Full sun to light shade is best. Try not to cut this back until early spring. It will proved much needed food and shelter for wildlife during the winter months.