Switch Grass!

• 'October Sky' is an excellent mid-sized native grass with brilliant rosy purple seedheads for a fantastic fall display
• Seedheads have more purple color than 'Apache Rose', which is rosy-red while in bloom. 'October Sky' is also a larger plant than 'Apache Rose', standing about a foot taller
• Overall the plant has an elegant upright shape, comprising of blue-green leaves. Compared with 'Northwind', 'October Sky' is more sturdy and less prone to opening up or collapsing later in the season.
• Native ornamental grass appears like a Miscanthus in the landscape with arching foliage, but adds the powder blue color characteristic of Switch Grass
• Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind
•  All parts of this grass are very sturdy, and will remain standing thru winter unless snows are heavy. This provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter
• Easy to grow
• Great fall and winter interest
• Deer resistant
• Native
• Height: 4.5-5 feet
• Spread: 2.5-4 feet