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Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain'
Switch Grass
![Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' Switch Grass from Moose Crossing Garden Center - 4425](image/banner-new.png)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Blue-green foliage in summer
- Green-tan panicles in late summer
- Tall and upright habit
- Yellow foliage provides fall color
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Dried Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-108.png)
Dried Flower/ Foliage
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in average, medium to wet soils. It will even tolerate dry soil once established. Full sun to light shade is best
Height: 7-8 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Fall Color
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Dry Soil