Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' - SWITCH GRASS 'BLUE FOUNTAIN'
Robust and bold switchgrass that goes against the trend of breeding smaller and smaller cultivars.
Upright, not-floppy, sturdy in wind. Heavily blooming from summer on, with flowers covering 2/3 of the plant. Wide strappy blue green leaves.
Blooming time: late summer to fall/winter
Size: 7' tall x 5-6' wide clumps
USDA zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half sun, adaptable to various soil conditions, average soil, loam, clay soil. Ideal pH of the soil - neutral to slightly acidic. Heat and humidity tolerant.
Moisture Needs: medium-moist, medium (average), medium-dry, tolerates droughts.
Origin: Introduced by Walters Gardens (Zeeland, Michigan). Patented plant under PP28192, unlicensed propagation for commercial purposes is prohibited. Part of PROVEN WINNERS program.
Black Walnut Tolerant: yes
Deer/rabbit resistant: yes/yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but attracts small song birds
Attracts pollinators: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: Private and public plantings, low maintenance, sustainable or naturalistic plantings. For private screen or prairie-inspired plantings.
Combine with shrubs or taller perennials. Goes well with majority of common perennials for sun (those that prefer average to medium-moist conditions) : Asters, tall Agastache, Echinacea, Chelone, taller Coreopsis, Helenium, Heliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerocallis, herbaceous Hibiscus, various Irises, Leucanthemum, tall Nepeta, Perovskia, tall Phloxes, Physostegia, Rudbeckia and many others
Picture copyright : Walters Gardens
Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' - SWITCH GRASS 'BLUE FOUNTAIN'
Robust and bold switchgrass that goes against the trend of breeding smaller and smaller cultivars.
Upright, not-floppy, sturdy in wind. Heavily blooming from summer on, with flowers covering 2/3 of the plant. Wide strappy blue green leaves.
Blooming time: late summer to fall/winter
Size: 7' tall x 5-6' wide clumps
USDA zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half sun, adaptable to various soil conditions, average soil, loam, clay soil. Ideal pH of the soil - neutral to slightly acidic. Heat and humidity tolerant.
Moisture Needs: medium-moist, medium (average), medium-dry, tolerates droughts.
Origin: Introduced by Walters Gardens (Zeeland, Michigan). Patented plant under PP28192, unlicensed propagation for commercial purposes is prohibited. Part of PROVEN WINNERS program.
Black Walnut Tolerant: yes
Deer/rabbit resistant: yes/yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but attracts small song birds
Attracts pollinators: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: Private and public plantings, low maintenance, sustainable or naturalistic plantings. For private screen or prairie-inspired plantings.
Combine with shrubs or taller perennials. Goes well with majority of common perennials for sun (those that prefer average to medium-moist conditions) : Asters, tall Agastache, Echinacea, Chelone, taller Coreopsis, Helenium, Heliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerocallis, herbaceous Hibiscus, various Irises, Leucanthemum, tall Nepeta, Perovskia, tall Phloxes, Physostegia, Rudbeckia and many others
Picture copyright : Walters Gardens