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Panicum Cape Breeze
Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze'
Cape Breeze is a special switchgrass as it allows those with smaller gardens to enjoy the fall color and winter interest that Panicum's provide. This compact cultivar of our native Panicum stays greener longer than other switch grasses and tolerates salt spray with no concern making it perfect for seaside plantings.
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Dwarf Panicum Cape Breeze for Sale Online
The compact size and upright habit make this a good choice for smaller gardens. the bronze flower heads persist well into winter providing visual interest as well as food for birds. In the fall the tips of the slender blades develop a reddish-purple color that lasts well into the early winter. cape breeze tolerates salt spray, so its a great choice for dune plantings or areas where salt spray is a problem including areas by roads.
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 2 to 2.5 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 1.5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Sun |
| Water Requirements: | Average |
