Prairie Sky Switchgrass
Grass

Prairie Sky Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

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The bluest foliage of any switchgrass, with airy pink seed clouds drifting above in late summer.

Bloom Season
Aug - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
3-4' tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Blue
Pink
Traits
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
Soil
ClaySandyPoor Soil
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