All Plants :: All Ornamental Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
Switchgrass

Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

- Powdery blades that turn yellow in the fall
- Upright, clumping habit
- Finely texted flowers in the summer
- Native plant that provides food for the birds during the winter

Border or Bed

Container

Cut Flower/ Foliage

Dried Flower/ Foliage

Low Maintenance

Mass Planting

Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Panicum is a native grass. Easy to grow in in soil type. Drought tolerant once established. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade. Wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for the road or seaside.
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered