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Mature Height

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Growing Zones
If you’re looking to add a bit of depth and texture to your landscape, this switchgrass is the choice for you. Appropriately named, this perennial grows upright, and then falls outward. This particular species, Blue Fountain, is native and very easy to grow. From green-blue hued leaves, and brown and tan flowers at the top, double the texture is added to the landscape, for most of the year.
This native grass is low maintenance. It is durable in that it is drought, heat, and wind tolerant. It provides sanctuary for animals, particularly birds. It truly works well anywhere throughout the garden or landscape, as ground cover, in containers, or even along borders.
Blue Fountain Switch Grass Care
This perennial thrives in hardiness zones four through nine. It does prefer to enjoy full sun, though it requires moist and well drained soil. This plant should be watered if a period of dry weather is observed. A rare attribute of this plant is that it is salt tolerant, so it could be used in beach or roadside landscaping in winter zones.
Prune switch grass to a few inches above the ground in early spring. It may keep some of its leaves throughout winter in warmer zones. Trimming back the old foliage will keep the grass looking fresh and encourage new growth.
Blue Fountain Switch Grass Spacing
The Blue Fountain Switch Grass can grow as tall as seven to eight feet high. For this reason, as it grows upright and falls outward, it should be spaced five to six feet apart.
Blue Fountain Switch Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 7 - 8 Feet |
Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Brown |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Blue Fountain Switch Grass |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: PANICUM VIRGATUM `BLUE FOUNTAIN` |
- SKU:
- 1231014199-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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