'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum
Overview
The Panicum virgatum 'Niagara Falls' is a native ornamental grass with arching powder-blue foliage and airy tan seed heads from late summer into fall. It grows up to 48 inches tall and wide, forming a broad, graceful clump. Plant in full sun with average water; it adapts to poor, average, or fertile soils, including sand and clay. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
Sun FullWater Medium
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–4 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Poaceae
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