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Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' - SWITCH GRASS 'BLUE FOUNTAIN'
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PAN-BLU-FOUN
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$12.99
Robust and bold switchgrass that goes against the trend of breeding smaller and smaller cultivars.
Upright, not-flopping, sturdy in wind. Heavily blooming from summer on, with flowers covering 2/3 of the plant.
Wide strappy blue green leaves.
Excellent for the background of a sunny bed and for privacy screen.
Heat, humidity, black walnut and drought tolerant.
Size : 7' tall x 5-6' wide clumps
Blooming time : late summer to fall/winter
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.
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.
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'
$12.99
Robust and bold switchgrass that goes against the trend of breeding smaller and smaller cultivars.
Upright, not-flopping, sturdy in wind. Heavily blooming from summer on, with flowers covering 2/3 of the plant.
Wide strappy blue green leaves.
Excellent for the background of a sunny bed and for privacy screen.
Heat, humidity, black walnut and drought tolerant.
Size : 7' tall x 5-6' wide clumps
Blooming time : late summer to fall/winter
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.
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.
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
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