Prairie Winds® Totem Pole Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’) – Proven Winners®

Prairie Winds® Totem Pole Switch Grass is a Proven Winners® selection known for its narrow, strongly upright growth habit. This cultivar of Panicum virgatum, a native North American prairie grass, was selected for its vertical structure, making it an ideal choice for tight spaces and modern landscape designs.

This warm-season, clump-forming ornamental grass produces upright blue-green foliage that maintains a tight columnar shape throughout the growing season. In late summer, delicate, airy flower panicles emerge above the foliage, adding light texture and movement. As fall approaches, the foliage transitions to warm golden tones, often persisting into winter for extended seasonal interest.

Totem Pole is especially well-suited for vertical accents, narrow planting areas, and structured landscapes. It is commonly used in rows for a formal look, as a focal point, or to add height without taking up significant horizontal space.