Light green foliage persists throughout the growing season and gives rise to purple seed heads. 'Purple Tears' offers a graceful upright habit and is a heavy bloomer. Drought tolerant. Overwatering/overfertilizing causes plants to flop.
Genus:
Panicum
Species:
virgatum
Cultivar:
Purple Tears
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Purple
Flower Time:
Mid season
Sun Exposure:
Sun/Pt Shade
Soil Condition:
Average
Habit:
Upright
Mature Height:
4'
Mature Spread:
36"
Special Uses:
Native to the US
