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Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum
Panicum virgatum var. 'Prairie Sky'
Switch Grass or Reed Switch Grass is a warm-season native grass.
Use in mass where its fine-textured flowers and seed heads will produce a cloud
like effect. Dense, upright growth habit; 3-8' when in flower. Green to
blue-green foliage; takes on a beige color for winter. The light, airy flower
panicles vary in color from green to pink. Bloom in late July or early August.
Foliage and flowers are effective in both fresh and dried arrangements. Best
grown in full sun and fertile soil. Good in wet or dry soils; the more moisture,
the taller it will grow, but will tolerate dry soils. Tolerates some shade; too much shade reduce the intense
fall color. Floppy habit if grown in medium to heavy shade.
Cultivars:
'Cave-in-Rock' Native. An upright bunch-type grass that spreads by short rhizomes and grows from 4 ft. to 6 ft. tall. Blooms from July to September. Drought tolerant. Very hardy.
Seeds: 'Cave-in-rock' Switch Grass 100+ seeds per pak:
Item Name: CaVE-IN-ROCK Switch Grass Seed Pkt Item Number: 74522
'Cloud 9': stiff, upright; blue leaves and yellow fall color. 4-5' tall; stands up well. Drought tolerant and non aggressive.
4 1/2" DEEP pot size container grown plants:
Item Name: Cloud Nine Ornamental Grass 4-1/2" POT Item Number: 75005'Heavy Metal'
Stiffly upright; metallic blue leaves and yellow fall color. 4-5' tall; stands up well. Drought tolerant and non aggressive
4 1/2" DEEP pot size container grown plants:
Item Name: Heavy Metal Ornamental grass 4-1/2" Pot Item Number: 76134