It may seem strange, but some native American prairie grasses do very well in Maine winters and look great in all seasons here. Below, you see a variety of Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) that has survived many harsh winters here. It’s also is called Panic Grass due to its scientific name, certainly not because it’s a coward. This hearty plant is rabbit-proof, deer-resistant, and can withstand salty soil, stiff sea winds, and Maine ice storms. It’s a vibrant green in the spring and summer, rose-tinted then almost orange in fall, and an attractive tan in the winter:
(Brooklin, Maine)