Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' plant details

Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' 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 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 'Cloud Nine'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the tallest of the tall prairie switch grasses, this 5-6 footer has nice blue foliage and produces clouds of flowers in late summer; a Bluemont Nursery introduction. S/M

By: Forestfarm

It's not sky high, but 'Cloud Nine' does impart visions of grandeur as it rises into a massive, somewhat vase-shaped, blue-green form crowned by a mist of small inflorescences. Autumn brings golden tones to the foliage. This Panicum usually maintains its elegant shape through tough winter months, and is a dynamic partner with Salvia confertiflora for the rest of the season.