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Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain'

Blue Fountain Switchgrass: Patent PP28192

• »  Great upright grower
• »  Blue foliage and yellow fall color
• »  Blooms July through September
• »  Great as a specimen and also masses well

• Category:Ornamental Grass
• Hardiness Zone:4-9
• Height:7-8 ft
• Spread:5-6 ft
• Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades

Panicum is native grass that is very easy to grow and is a good grass for beginners. Greenish tan flowers cluster along the top part of the plant, while the rest holds wide, blue-leaves, leaves. Although it grows up to 7’ tall, this durable ornamental grass remains upright due to its drought, head and wind tolerance. A versatile plant when it comes to landscape design as well. Does well when planted in masses, along ponds or streams, or even large containers for a real statement piece.

In the winter, some of the plant will remain which provides cover for birds.