Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

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Switch Grass

Switch Grass 'Prairie Sky’ is an upright ornamental grass that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. Between August and February it produces showy dark red blooms.  Later, seed plumes are attractive to birds. The plant can be used as a specimen, in a hedge, or in a border.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
January - February
July - August
September - October
November - December
Bloom Color:
Red
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9