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Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 9 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Switch grass

The bluest of the P. virgatum cultivars, ‘Prarie Sky’ is a strong, quick grower, typically reaching 4 feet tall. 

Panicum is a warm season, clump forming grass that provides good food and cover for wildlife as well as helps prevent soil erosion. 


Height:

4 Ft

Spread:

2-3 Ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3-9

Bloom Color:

Green

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Cut Flower

Flowering Months

  • September