Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Prairie Sky Switch Grass is

Prairie Sky Switch Grass is a tall fast-growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America

Native Gardens

Painted Indian butterfly

pale lavender-blue flowers bloom on spikes above the foliage in early summer until fall attract butterflies

Best color in full sun and well-drained soils

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Prairie Sky Switch Grass isDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red