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Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 2.1 m (5 - 7 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' (tall switch grass) bears showy and brown blooms during mid summer to late winter. The showy foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour. A specimen plant, Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' (tall switch grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. During winter Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' lends winter interest to your garden.