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Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Prairie Sky Switch Grass

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Description

This perennial grass will grow 2-4' tall and 2-4' wide. It has narrow, deep green and gray green leaves with slender, light flowers that bloom in midsummer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Bronze

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.