Go Back Prairie Sky switchgrass

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
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Plant Type: Grasses

Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, sandy or clay soils. Tolerates occasional flooding. May flop in overly rich soils. Generally performs best in full sun. Will grow in part shade, but begins to lose its form in too much shade, growing more openly and possibly falling over. Grows primarily in clumps, but will slowly spread by slightly creeping rhizomes. Cut back clumps to the ground in late winter to early spring.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

Silvery pink

Foliage Color

Blue

Plant Spread

2-3 ft.

Good Companions

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Plant Height

4-5 ft.

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4-9

Soil Moisture

Average water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Accent, Border

Bloom Time

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Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

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Seasonal Interests

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