Switch Grass 'Prairie Winds Blue Spear' (Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Winds Blue Spear') gives you strong vertical structure with a refined, clumping habit. You will see narrow, blue-green blades rise into a tall column, then soften in summer as airy, pink-tinged panicles hover above the foliage. As the season shifts, the plant turns warm and tawny, adding fall and winter interest to borders, native-style plantings, and modern landscapes.

Place it where it can soak up sun for best form: full sun is ideal, and part shade is acceptable if the site is not too dark. You can use it as a single architectural accent, repeat it in a rhythm along a fence, or mass it as a living screen. With a mature height around 48-52 inches in typical garden conditions, it pairs well with late-season perennials and other upright grasses.

This switchgrass adapts to many soils, including clay and sandy sites, and it tolerates both occasional wet conditions and drier periods once established. Water regularly during the first season to help roots settle in, then reduce irrigation as it becomes more self-sufficient. Avoid overly rich, heavily fertilized soil if you want the clump to stay tight and upright.

For easy maintenance, leave the stems standing through winter, then cut the clump back close to the ground in late winter to early spring before new growth starts. The seedheads can provide seasonal texture and can be useful to birds in colder months, while the sturdy stems keep the planting looking intentional even after frost.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 48-52"
• Spread: 24-30"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Birds
• Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - No
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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