Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' ~ Hot Rod Switch Grass variegated-leaf and Long-Tailed Skipper butterflies

and Long-Tailed Skipper butterflies

(3) Photo by Tom Potterfield

Steeplechase Arborvitae is a semi-dwarf dense broad pyramidal evergreen shrub with and flat sprays of scale-like rich dark green foliage that holds its color in winter

Amethyst Verbena is a compact herbaceous perennial with a stiff

Athyrium filix-femina var

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' ~ Hot Rod Switch Grass variegated-leaf and Long-Tailed Skipper butterfliesHot Rod Switch Grass is a dense clumping native grass with stiff upright blue green foliage that transitions to red then deep burgundy by fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny purple 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. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2' USDA