Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951

Also Known As

Totem Pole Switch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951 plant details

Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: black walnut tolerant, border plant, container plant, cut leaves, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall interest, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, pollution, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' forms a strongly upright column of steel blue leaves and powder blue stems perfect when you need an exclamation point in the garden that doesn't take up too much space. An airy cloud of golden flowers appear in fall and are beautiful when they catch the late afternoon light. Tolerant of exposed, windy sites and hot, sunny locations in average to poor soil. Good winter interest as it turns to shades of tan.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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How to Grow Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole' PP29951

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant