The bluest foliage of any switchgrass, with airy pink seed clouds drifting above in late summer.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 3-4'
- Bloom Colors
- BluePink
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Prairie Sky Switchgrass unambiguously. The genus Panicum places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Prairie Sky Switchgrass, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' will give you the most precise results.