Panicum virgatum 'Squaw' ~ Squaw Switch Grass sustainable-garden In late spring its scaly

In late spring its scaly white flowers transitions into wheat seed-like clusters

The triangular

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

(2) Photo by John Munt

Panicum virgatum 'Squaw' ~ Squaw Switch Grass sustainable-garden In late spring its scalySquaw Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright medium green foliage with dark red tips and turns tan with rich burgundy tips for fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny red 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.