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'Bright Lights' Switch Grass

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General Information GROWING TIPS

Grows huge 20 in. stalks in vivid colors ranging from red to gold. The stems keep their color and flavor even after light cooking and give a rich, crisp, peppery bite. Pick from late spring until winter. Best used soon after picking.

'Bright Lights' Switch Grass
Blossom Color No Blossoms
Bloom Season Summer, Fall
Exposure Full Sun
Height 10-12 in
Width 24-36 in
Spacing 24-36 in
Container Sizes Eco+ Grande
Hardiness Zones 10, 11
Wildlife Attracted No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred No Wildlife Deterred
Features Grows huge 20 in. stalks in vivid colors ranging from red to gold. The stems keep their color and flavor even after light cooking and give a rich, crisp, peppery bite. Pick from late spring until winter. Best used soon after picking.
Available Seasons
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant No
Drought Tolerant No
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower No
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant No
Native to North America No
Salt Tolerant No
Succulent No
Water Plant No
Uses

Produces delicious, mildly flavored stems in yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet, green, white, red and even striped!

Maintenance Notes

Best harvested young for salads, or eaten like spinach or beet greens.
Performs best in full-sun locations, but will tolerate light shade.

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