Panicum virgatum Gunsmoke PP 32373 Colombia and topped with a parade

and topped with a parade of pink flowers from spring through late summer

Average to dry soils are preferred

branched ferns grew at 6

then with blue fruit that persists into winter

thanks to the influence of Allium senescens

Panicum virgatum Gunsmoke PP 32373 Colombia and topped with a paradeCue the theme song as a saddled up James Arness gallops across the small screen. Well worthy of this immortal name is Walters Gardens 2020 introduction of the wonderful US native ornamental switchgrass. Selected after years of breeding and subsequent trials, Panicum virgatum 'Gunsmoke' tops out at 4. 5' tall with gunsmoke, blue grey leaves and a compact upright habit. Starting in late August, the clumps are topped with airy plumes of smoky purple a