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Posted: March 6, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain'
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Plant Type: Grasses

Looking for a tall ornamental grass? This blue Panicum bucks the horticulture trend of shrinking plants by towering around 7’ tall. Even with its considerable height, this grass stays very upright, supporting its late summer heavy flowering performance. Greenish tan flower panicles are held on the top two thirds of the plant and look like they burst out of the clump like water in a fountain. Its attractive blue-green leaves are very wide and strappy. This durable grass will tolerate drought, heat, and wind once established.

Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind. All parts of this grass are very sturdy, and will remain standing thru winter unless snows are heavy. This provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter. This grass is very versitile from a design standpoint; it is effective as a specimen, in masses, for screening, alongside ponds or streams, or even in large containers.

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Flower Color

Greenish tan flower panicles are held on the top two thirds of the plant and look like they burst out of the clump like water in a fountain.

Foliage Color

Blue shades

Plant Spread

5'-6'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

7'

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

Moist

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Very strong upright grass! Can withstand the snow in the winter and give birds a good place to keep warm.

Bloom Time

Late summer

Critter Resistance

Deer

Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Fall color