Description
Looking for a compact, resilient switchgrass? Panicum virgatum ‘Cape Breeze’ is a standout choice, combining the toughness and adaptability of traditional switchgrass cultivars with unique, exceptional traits. Short and upright, this variety is highly salt-tolerant, blooms earlier in the season, and retains its lush green color well into fall—outlasting many other switchgrasses. Its dense, compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, borders, and even container plantings.
Discovered by landscape designer Paul Miskovsky on his property in Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Breeze is believed to be a hybrid between native P. virgatum and an unidentified Panicum species. With its durability and refined form, it’s a perfect addition to any low-maintenance, high-impact landscape.
Full sun to part shade | H: 2-3′ W: 2′ | zone: 4-9
