Cloud Nine Tall Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'
SKU
06353
Lovely bluish foliage adorns this open airy perennial grass that never needs staking. Makes a stunning accent or border. Slender flower clusters produce airy clouds of blossoms midsummer.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Upright clumps 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!