Switchgrass 'Cape Breeze' Part Shade rounded white flower heads sit

rounded white flower heads sit gracefully atop sturdy

it has spread beyond its original gardens and now flourishes in many areas

Butterfly Host Plant: Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia)

deep purple-pink tubular flowers featuring long corolla tubes and five flat petal-like lobes

Could it be the increased use of pesticides

Switchgrass 'Cape Breeze' Part Shade rounded white flower heads sitPanicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' Cape Breeze is a delightful compact variety of Switchgrass that shares the strength and versatility of traditional Switchgrass cultivars but with its own unique charm. Its wonderfully short and upright, boasts salt tolerance, blooms earlier in the season, and keeps its vibrant green color later into the fall compared to other Switchgrasses. Its compact, dense form makes it perfect for smaller spaces and container