Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' ~ Prairie Sky Switch Grass firefly loof en bloeiwyses

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and leaves may experience winter burn

Shade Garden

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mid-sized evergreen shrubs with proficient bloom clusters of 2-3 inch ruffled pink flowers that begin in early spring attracting butterflies

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' ~ Prairie Sky Switch Grass firefly loof en bloeiwysesPrairie Sky Switch Grass is a tall fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright powdery blue foliage turns yellow in fall and brown in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny deep red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native