All Plants :: All Ornamental Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud'
Switch Grass
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Lush, blue-green foliage
- Pink-tan panicles in late summer
- Tall and upright habit
- Provides winter food source for birds
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 any soil type
Drought tolerant once established
Grows best in full sun-light shade
Wind and salt tolerant
Height: 7-8 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Cut 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:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered