Grass Panicum Blue Fountain

Common Name: Blue Switch Grass, Ornamental Grass

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.

Height:

7.0 Feet

Spread:

5.0-6.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Prairie

Rain Garden

Other Features:

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America