Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass Panicum virgatum
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54 - 60 Inches24 - 30 Inches24 - 30 Inches1.4m - 1.5m61cm - 76cm61cm - 76cm
Features
'October Sky' is an excellent mid-sized native grass with brilliant rosy purple seedheads for a fantastic fall display. Overall the plant has an elegant upright shape, comprising of blue-green leaves, is sturdy and less prone to opening up or collapsing later in the season.
Foliage InterestFall InterestWinter InterestDrought TolerantSalt TolerantErosion ControlResists:DeerGrass:GrassNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:54 - 60 Inches 1.4m - 1.5mSpacing:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Purple ShadesFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green and Blue ShadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes: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.
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