Panicum virgatum Thundercloud (Blue Switch Grass)
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This tall clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous blue-green leaves with hints of red that turn deeper shades of purple-red in autumn and fade to beige in winter, while airy silvery pink-tinged flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
7-8 ft tall x 4-5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Full Moisture |
| Native to | Native Cultivar |
| Patent Info | PP# 20,665 |
