Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging (2) Lee Wright

(2) Lee Wright

Wood Spurge is a herbaceous evergreen perennial that grows in upright mounds

and Understory Tree

The stiff stems are covered with dark green toothed foliage and dense clusters of  fragrant purple flowers that bloom from summer into fall

The flowers and seed heads directly on the stems and are inconspicuous

Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging (2) Lee WrightPurple Tears Switch Grass is a native warm season ornamental grass with a dense upright habit and fine light green foliage that holds in fall. In summer stems holding airy clusters create a cloud of tiny, soft grey flowers above the foliage followed by purple seedheads that persist to winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 2. 5' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA