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. It is both salt and drought tolerant and resists deer.
48 inches tall and 48 inches wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
Space plants 48 inches apart for best results
Maintains powdery blue foliage from spring to frost and sports cream to tan seed heads in summer and fall
Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers, landscapes, mass planting, focal points
Foliage interest, fall interest, winter interest, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, erosion control, deer resistant
Trade Gallon perennials are 6-14 inches tall and about 1 year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom