Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Also called Blue Switch Grass

Forms an upright clump of wide leaf blades arching from upright stems
Foliage is a more intense blue than P. 'Heavy Metal'
Grass is topped with dark red airy cloud-like panicles
Leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall and beige-brown throughout the winter
This cultivar takes a few seasons of growth to show its full form
Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
Flower Height: 175 cm
Foliage Height: 150 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
75-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This grass grows in a wide variety of soil conditions from wet to average, and is drought tolerant, once established. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.

Additional Notes about Prairie Sky Switch Grass:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.