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Huggy Purple Switch Grass
Huggy Purple Switch Grass
$15.00
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Panicum virgatum 'Dream Catcher Huggy Purple'
Choose Huggy Purple Switch Grass for a tall native accent with a real color show — arching green foliage that darkens to purple through late summer, topped with sprays of purple panicles from August into October. The tradeoff is size: at 4-5 feet, it needs room and is not a fit for small beds.
Buy This If
- You want a tall native accent with fall color.
- You have room for a large specimen.
- You want low-maintenance, drought-tolerant planting.
Skip This If
- You need something compact.
- Your site is shaded.
- You want no seasonal color change.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The purple late-season color and airy seed heads give strong seasonal interest. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | Establishes at a normal switch grass pace, filling in well by its second season. |
| Maintenance | A | Very low upkeep once established; just cut back in late winter. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | C | At 4-5 feet tall, it is too large for small beds or tight foundation plantings. |
| Screening Value | B | Tall and upright enough for a seasonal soft screen, though it dies back in winter. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Huggy Purple for a sunny back border or native-style planting where it has room to reach full size — it rewards patience with a striking late-summer transformation.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum 'Dream Catcher Huggy Purple' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Huggy Purple Switch Grass |
| Mature Height | 4-5 ft |
| Mature Width | 2-3 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-10b |
| Spacing | 2-3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, arching clump |
| Evergreen | No |
| Native | Yes |
Customers Usually Ask
When does it turn purple?
The foliage darkens through late summer, with purple seed panicles from August into October.
Does it need staking?
No; it holds itself upright well in full sun.
Does it come back every year?
Yes; it is a hardy perennial grass that dies back in winter and regrows each spring.
CLEARANCE
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42059
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