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PRAIRIE WINDS® NIAGARA FALLS SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum
'Niagara Falls'
PP34509 Plant propagation prohibited
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: ID, OR, UT (Details)
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Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Buy Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass online. Notably wide for a Panicum, 'Niagara Falls' is excellent for filling space in the landscape. This native ornamental grass 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.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Switch Grass
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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PRAIRIE WINDS® NIAGARA FALLS SWITCH GRASS Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Bronze/Tan/Brown |
Growth Habit*
| • | Specimen |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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PRAIRIE WINDS® NIAGARA FALLS SWITCH GRASS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About PRAIRIE WINDS® NIAGARA FALLS SWITCH GRASS
This species cannot be shipped to Kansas
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