Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’: The Vertical and Decorative Grass

The Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’ is an ornamental grass with a very upright habit, ideal for structuring beds and bringing height and elegance to contemporary gardens. Its fine, rigid light green foliage in spring turns slightly coppery in autumn, while its feathery inflorescences appear in summer and take on beige and rosy tones, adding lightness and movement to the garden.

A Vertical and Graphic Grass

‘Totem Pole’ forms a narrow, tall clump, reaching 1.8 to 2.2 meters in height and only 0.5 to 0.8 meters in width. Its straight and architectural habit makes it a perfect plant for modern beds, vertical borders, or as a standalone element in the garden. It adds a graphic and elegant touch while remaining easy to integrate into different landscape styles.

Cultivation and Maintenance

Easy to cultivate, Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’ prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Hardy and drought-resistant, it requires little maintenance. Pruning to 10-15 cm above the ground in late winter encourages vigorous regrowth and a neat silhouette. It tolerates urban conditions perfectly and adapts to various soil types.

Key Characteristics

• Color: Light green foliage in spring, coppery in autumn; beige and rosy inflorescences in summer

• Type: Perennial ornamental grass

• Exposure: Full sun

• Watering: Moderate, well-drained soil

• Flowering: Summer (July to August)

• Height: 1.8 to 2.2 m

• Width: 0.5 to 0.8 m

• Usage: Modern beds, vertical borders, isolated, contemporary gardens

• Resistance: Very hardy, easy to cultivate

The Plus of Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’

With its vertical and graphic habit and elegant inflorescences, Panicum virgatum ‘Totem Pole’ brings height, structure, and movement to all gardens. Its minimal maintenance and great robustness make it an ideal grass for creating modern and aesthetic beds all year round.