Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' ~ Monrovia® Hot Rod Switch Grass privacy-screen IMAGE: Photos by Rexness

IMAGE: Photos by Rexness

NY State IPM Program at Cornell University from New York

Best bloom in deep rich well-drained soils

SunPatiens Compact Rose Glow Impatiens is a popular compact tropical annual used for bedding with whorls of dark green to bronze foliage

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' ~ Monrovia® Hot Rod Switch Grass privacy-screen IMAGE: Photos by RexnessMonrovia Hot Rod Switch Grass is a dense clumping native grass with stiff upright blue green foliage that transitions to red then deep burgundy by fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny purple flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through 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' 3'