Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging Monrovia® Italian Cypress

Monrovia® Italian Cypress

The flowers of Black Adder Giant Hyssop are dark blue-purple and appear on tall spikes from midsummer to early fall

The flowers and seed heads directly on the stems and are inconspicuous

COMPANION PLANTS: False Sunflower

Large fragrant flowers that have ruffled bright yellow standards with matching beards and falls with white centers bloom from mid spring to late spring

Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging Monrovia® Italian CypressPurple Tears Switch Grass is a native warm season ornamental grass with a dense upright habit and fine light green foliage that holds in fall. In summer stems holding airy clusters create a cloud of tiny, soft grey flowers above the foliage followed by purple seedheads that persist to winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 2. 5' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA