Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Also Known As

Prairie Sky Switch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' plant details

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In fall and summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bluest of the Panicums and hardiest of the virgatums, this superb selection was discovered growing wild in a Wisconsin meadow by Roger Gettig. Its silvery inflorescences have tiny rust-colored accents, and 'Prairie Sky's fast growing foliage spawns a cool blue fusion when associated with Yucca 'Sapphire Skies' and Eryngium 'Big Blue'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Handsome muted blue-gray, upright foliage to 4' with airy flower stems rising an additional 2'. The bluest of the Panicums we have seen, holds attractive foliage till late September in our garden then slowly turns to sandy hues in winter. Rich blue color provides a long season of interest. Plant in full sun or part shade with moderate to occasional garden water. With excessive water, plants lose their strong vertical habit. Hardy to 0F. Eastern North America.

By: Native Sons

Turquoise-blue, like the "forever" sky above their prairie home, this exceptional introduction has sturdy upright 3' stems topped in fall by clouds of wine-red flowers. Sun/Med