Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' |
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Prairie Sky Switch Grass |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.