The ornamental grass Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (blue switch grass) bears showy and faded green blossoms during early summer to late winter. The showy matte foliage is greyish green in colour and fine in texture. Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (blue switch grass) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (blue switch grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, foundation, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' tolerates drought, compacted soil and pollution, and has a natural resistance to deer. In the fall, Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (blue switch grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
