Purple Tears Switchgrass
Description
Description
Panicum is native grass that is very easy to grow and is a good grass for beginners. It will grow in any soil, from sand to clay, is drought tolerant once established, and even withstands periodic flooding. Grow this grass in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but will flop over if the shade is too heavy. Panicum is wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for seaside gardens or along roads that are salted in winter.
Medium. PANICUM virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ PP28518. 3-4' tall, 24" wide, full sun-part shade. Green, narrow, upright habit with spikes of soft gray color at the top, followed by splendid, purple seed heads. Foliage looks like a fluffy cloud. A wonderful addition to rain gardens. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, attracts butterflies. Native. Warm season. Zones 4-10. Potted in 3" pot.
Shipping Schedule
Shipping Schedule
We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.
Plant Type | Shipping Window |
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Daylilies | Early Mar – Early Nov |
Lily Bulbs | Mid/Late Mar – Mid/Late May; Late Sep – Early Nov |
Cannas & Dahlias | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Daffodils | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Perennials, Grasses & Hosta | Early Mar – Mid-May; Mid Sep – Early Nov |
Iris | Early Mar – Early Jun; Mid Aug – Early Nov |
Peonies | Early Mar – Mid-May; Early Sep – Early Nov |
Tulips, Giant Allium & Magic Lilies | Early Oct – Early Nov |
Do you split orders?
We do not split orders by default. Place a separate order to receive “ready now” items sooner.
What is the shipping priority?
We ship to colder zones first, then proceed to warmer zones.
Do I need lead time before planting?
Most perennials need 4–6 weeks in-ground before the first freeze.
When do you start shipping to my zone?
Zone | Approx. Shipping Time |
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Zones 7–11 | Early–Mid March |
Zone 6 | Late March |
Zone 5 | Mid April |
Zone 4 | Late April |
Zone 3 | Early May |
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