Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’ (Switch Grass)

Custom Grow Only

An arching clump of steel-blue leaves, bearing airy heads of tiny green flowers. Fall color is bright butter-gold, fading to tan. Panicum attracts birds and butterflies to the garden. Height 4-6'.

Prefers average, medium to wet soils. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates air pollution, clay soils, dry soils, occasional flooding and sandy soils. Warm season grass.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): August-February