Buy Panicum virgatum online – Elegant ornamental grass for every season
Order Panicum virgatum online to bring rich, blooming ornamental grass into your garden. Also known as switchgrass, this hardy perennial originates from North America, where it thrives on prairies, riverbanks, and roadsides. It prefers warmth and typically grows between 80 and 180 cm tall.
Planted in groups or as a solitary specimen, the swaying seed heads of Panicum add elegance and movement to any garden. As the season progresses, the flowers, stems, and leaves transform into golden-yellow hues. Even in winter sunlight, this clump-forming grass creates a stunning golden glow. Discover various Panicum virgatum varieties online and enjoy their year-round ornamental value.
Panicum virgatum ‘Strictum’
Panicum virgatum ‘Strictum’ is a light green, upright ornamental grass that blooms in late summer with grey-brown flowers and turns golden yellow in autumn. Growing up to 140 cm, it adds texture and height to borders, containers, and natural gardens.
It pairs beautifully with perennials such as loosestrife, Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Verbena, Sedum, and hardy Geraniums. This grass also works well in bouquets—both fresh and dried. Plant Panicum virgatum 'Strictum' and enjoy a garden filled with graceful structure and movement.
How to prune Panicum
Spring is the best time to prune Panicum. Cut the grass down to about 10–15 cm above the ground. As temperatures rise, new shoots will emerge quickly, creating a lush and full clump.
