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Panicum virgatum 'Haense Herms'
'Haense Herms' Switchgrass
A clump-forming grass that grows 4-5' tall with flower heads rising another 1' above the foliage, 'Haense Herms' offers steely blue foliage with red-tinged tips that become more prolific as the season progresses. Flower heads turn beige in fall with the seed plumes persisting well into winter. This bunch grass provides excellent cover and food for ducks, upland game birds, and songbirds.
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows easily in full sun.
Plant in average to dry soil.
Leave foliage in place for winter interest and to provide homes for over-wintering critters. Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth begins..
Plants will self-sow but are not invasive.
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![]() "In winter, when food and cover are scarce, switchgrass is a provider of both for birds like me." |
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