Switch Grass 'Summer Sunrise'

Summer Sunrise is an introduced selection of switch grass with wide bluish leaves and soft pink flower heads. Hoffmann Nursery says the plant’s origins are uncertain and that it introduced the selection to the trade; it lists flowering in late summer and a height of 3–4 feet without bloom or 3.5–4.5 feet with bloom. [Hoffmann Nursery plant detail](https://hoffmannursery.com/plants/details/panicum-virgatum-summer-sunrise) ## Seasonal display The upright, compact clump carries pinkish-gold fall color and soft pink seed heads above the foliage. The airy flowers bring late-season texture to borders and meadow-style plantings. Allow room for its mature flowering height. ## Growing conditions Hoffmann Nursery recommends sun and describes the plant for dry to moist conditions. Use well-drained soil and water consistently while the clump establishes; thereafter, adjust watering to rainfall, soil and exposure. Its listed Zone 4–10 range is not stated here as a USDA rating. ## Maintenance Cut old stems back before new growth begins in spring. The nursery recommends evenly moist soil and medium-rate slow-release fertilizer; avoid excessive feeding that may encourage weak growth. Inspect for aphids, leaf spot or rust if the plant appears stressed, and remove affected material as appropriate.