
Grass Panicum Prairie Sky
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
Also known as: Prairie Sky Switchgrass
Zone
4-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Height
4-5 ft
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Native Plant
Plant Overview
Grass Panicum Prairie Sky
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
Panicum 'Prairie Sky' is a native ornamental switch grass. Striking powder-blue foliage on an upright, arching plant — one of the most intensely blue switch grasses available. Cloud-like flower heads in summer and attractive fall color. Highly adaptable — thrives in full sun in average, moist or dry soils. An exceptionally tough and reliable native grass for challenging landscape conditions. A top choice for native plant gardens, rain gardens, and naturalistic borders where delicate flower heads and outstanding fall color extend the season of interest.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 4-5 ft
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Appearance
- Bloom Time
- August-October
- Bloom Color
- Airy Bronze Panicles
- Foliage
- Sky Blue
- Fall Color
- Yellow
Landscape Uses
Mass plantings, Native gardens, and Vertical accents
Pairs well with: Echinacea, Sedum, Russian Sage, Coreopsis
Origin
North America
Care & Culture