Features
FEATURES
Notably wide for a Panicum, ‘Niagara Falls’ is excellent for filling space in the landscape. This native ornamental grass that appears like a Miscanthus in the landscape with arching foliage, but adds the powder blue color characteristic of Switch Grass. In fall, sprays of cream seed heads pack the top of the plant.
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Winter Interest
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Erosion Control
Resists:
Deer
Grass:
GrassNative to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
PerennialHeight Category:
TallGarden Height:
48 InchesSpacing:
48 InchesSpread:
48 InchesFlower Colors:
TanFlower Shade:
TanFoliage Colors:
BlueFoliage Shade:
Powder blueHabit:
UprightContainer Role:
ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
EasyBloom Time:
Late SummerHardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category:
AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:
Average SoilSoil PH Category:
Acidic SoilUses:
Border PlantMaintenance Notes:
One of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow in full sun. Does well in any soil from sand to clay. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Panicum virgatum USPPAF, Can PBRAF
