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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
Other Switchgrass Varieties
Shenandoah
Compact selection that turns vivid burgundy-red in late summer earlier than any other switchgrass.
Northwind
Stiffly upright blue-green foliage that never flops.
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Little Bluestem
Grass
Aster
Perennial
Goldenrod
Perennial