- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 48 Inches
- Mature Spread 48 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
The broad foliage of the Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass gently arches and bends, creating a full and mounded appearance. The Panicum virgatum boasts green leaves with a slight blue tint for added dimension and interest. During late summer, brown flowers bloom on tall stems and create a cloud-like haze over the foliage. By fall, the flowers transition into cream-colored seed heads.
This stately plant can anchor a bed or create a robust border. Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass is native, so it requires very little care once it has acclimated. The lovely arching foliage is deer-resistant and salt-tolerant for placement near coastal areas or roadways. Grow this plant as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass Care
Plant this lovely grass in full sun because it needs at least 6 hours of sunlight to thrive. Switch Grass is drought-tolerant, but water when the top few inches of soil dry out for continued growth. Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer during the spring to support new growth.
The foliage will stay in place year-round. Dead or damaged growth can be removed at any time, but dethatch in the spring before new growth appears.
Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass Spacing
This beauty will grow 48 inches tall, and the arching foliage will spread out over an area 48 inches wide. Plant Switchgrass 48 inches apart when creating a continuous planting
Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 48 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 48 Inches |
| Spacing: 48 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Brown |
| Flower Description: Tan |
| Bloom Period: Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PANICUM PRAIRIE WINDS `NIAGARA FALLS` |
- SKU:
- 1014247-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
