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Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’


Tall Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.060


Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This very tall selection forms an upright mound of blue-green leaves. Airy heads of tiny reddish-brown flowers appear in late summer. Attractive well into the winter. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Clumps may be easily divided in spring, if desired. Introduced by Bluemount Nursery in Maryland.

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   150-180 cm
   59-70 inches
Spread
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’


Tall Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.060


Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This very tall selection forms an upright mound of blue-green leaves. Airy heads of tiny reddish-brown flowers appear in late summer. Attractive well into the winter. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Clumps may be easily divided in spring, if desired. Introduced by Bluemount Nursery in Maryland.

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   150-180 cm
   59-70 inches
Spread
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.