Hänse Herms switchgrass
Panicum virgatum 'Hänse Herms'
RHS AGM 2017
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hänse Herms' switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Hänse Herms') is a grass for borders, rain gardens, winter interest, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet soil of most types. Butterflies and birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. You can leave the stems standing for winter interest.
Pairs well with Standing Ovation little bluestem, Gooseneck loosestrife, and Witch hazel.