Switchgrass millet 'Warrior' 2L

Grasshopper millet 'Warrior' (Panicum virgatum 'Warrior')

Switchgrass 'Warrior' is an elegant, perennial ornamental grass, valued for its erect stems and attractive inflorescences. It is a plant that will add structure and charm to any garden.

Characteristics of the Warrior Millet

Height

It reaches a height of 1.2 to 1.5 meters, forming compact, upright clumps, which are an effective element of garden compositions.

List

The leaves are long, narrow, green with a delicate bluish tint. In autumn, they take on warm shades of gold, orange and red, which adds to the attractiveness of the plant throughout the season.

Flowers

The inflorescences are paniculate, delicate, initially green, and over time they change color to beige. They appear in late summer and remain decorative throughout the fall.

Growing Switchgrass Millet 'Warrior'

Position

It grows best in sunny positions, but also tolerates light shading. In full sun, the colors of leaves and flowers are most intense.

Soil

It prefers fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soils. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types, including dry and sandy, making it a versatile plant.

Frost resistance

It is fully frost resistant, which makes it suitable for cultivation in the Polish climate, even in colder regions.

Application of Grass Millet 'Warrior'

Decorative

It is perfect for planting in home gardens, perennial beds, as a solitary plant or in groups. Its rigid, erect stems add structure and verticality to any garden composition.

Organic

It can be used to stabilize soil on slopes and in naturalistic and prairie garden projects.

Lawns

Ideal for ornamental lawns in naturalistic and prairie gardens, it creates a beautiful, elegant accent in the landscape.

Breeding Millet 'Warrior' Care

Watering

It requires moderate watering, tolerates periodic droughts well, which makes it suitable for gardens with different soil moisture.

Fertilization

It is recommended to fertilize in the spring with a compound fertilizer to help the plant grow and provide intense leaf color.

Trimming

Pruning should be done in early spring, removing old, dry leaves to allow new growth to develop healthily.

Plant Specifications

Flower pot: 2 liters
Age: 2 years old
Frost resistance: Yes