Exemplar Horticulture
This exceptional warm season perennial grass forms a dense clump of upright, slightly arching, blue-green leaves that turn a glowing deep red-purple in late summer; airy reddish flowers are followed by golden seedheads in fall; nice winter interest; somewhat salt tolerant; drought tolerant once established.
Blue-green leaves that turn a glowing deep red-purple in late summer
Good in containers, mass plantings, seaside and water-wise gardens, as a specimen, background plant and accent.
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
(Prairie Sky Switch Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
36" (91 cm) |
Width | 36" (91 cm) |
Flower Height |
48" (122 cm) |
Flower Colour | Airy reddish flowers are followed by seedheads |
Bloom Time |
July - August |
Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. Drought and salt tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers an average, moist, well-drained soil type |