Product Description
Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' PP28192 (30)ct Flat
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.
Panicum is native grass that is very easy to grow and is a good grass for beginners. It will grow in any soil, from sand to clay, is drought tolerant once established, and even withstands periodic flooding. Grow this grass in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but will flop over if the shade is too heavy. Panicum is wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for seaside gardens or along roads that are salted in winter.
Height: 7.0 Feet
Spread: 5.0-6.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color: Blue shades
Full Sun
Low to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Fall Color
Growth Rate: Medium
Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Focal Point
Twenty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide.