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Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Totem Pole'

$1899
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  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Switch Grass
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Bloom Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 6 Feet
  • Garden Spread: 2 1/2 Feet

Totem Pole is a terrific new Switch Grass that is an improvement over previous varieties. It is as tall as many others, but unusually narrow, making it an excellent selection for smaller beds or tight spots where you need some height, but don't have room for wide-spreading grass. It resists flopping over in weather extremes, though heavy snow may still weigh it down. The clean blue-green foliage is topped with yellowish-green flower clusters that turn tan in the autumn. Great for back of the border, or mass planting in narrow areas for a more formal look. U.S. native.

Uses: Borders, Cut Flowers, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens
Nature Attraction: Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Native
Growth Habit: Upright

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

Homeowner Growing Tips

Prefers full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil, though adaptable to most soils. Cut to 3" - 4" in late winter. Divide from mid-spring to early summer, if necessary.

Delivery and Shipping

Our current processing time is 1-3 business days. See map at the bottom of the product page for transit time once shipped.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Available For Preorder Only

Plants will begin shipping March 31, 2025. See the map below for more accurate shipping times.

When Will My Order Ship?

Your order will be scheduled for shipment based on the last frost date in your area as indicated by this map and on the maturity of the plants themselves. If you would prefer a different ship date, please include that in the notes of your order.

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Mike watkins
Live plants

All plants arrived in great health and look great. I will be ordering again next year.

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Ruthie P.
Totem Pole grass

Since its said online that shippingcwould start Aug. 15, it was a great surprise today when they totem pole grasses arrived!! They look fantastic. Per instructions, I will pamper them before planting. Thank you Romance Garden, for a great surprise and beautiful grasses!! I will be ordering from you again!!

Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Totem Pole'
Proven Winners Perennials

Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Totem Pole'

$1899

Totem Pole is a terrific new Switch Grass that is an improvement over previous varieties. It is as tall as many others, but unusually narrow, making it an excellent selection for smaller beds or tight spots where you need some height, but don't have room for wide-spreading grass. It resists flopping over in weather extremes, though heavy snow may still weigh it down. The clean blue-green foliage is topped with yellowish-green flower clusters that turn tan in the autumn. Great for back of the border, or mass planting in narrow areas for a more formal look. U.S. native.

Uses: Borders, Cut Flowers, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens
Nature Attraction: Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Native
Growth Habit: Upright

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com
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