Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud'

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Size is between 'Northwind' and 'Cloud Nine'.Size is between 'Northwind' and 'Cloud Nine'.

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

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Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Switchgrass

Latin: Panicum (PAN-ih-kum) virgatum (veer-GAH-tum)

Description: Very large panicumn. Pinkish-tan panicles are produced just above the blue-green leaves. Stronly upright roliage remains standing through winter.

Zone: 4a

Origin: Horticultural selection by Gary Trucks

Leaf Blade (wxl): x 0

Foliage (wxh): 60 x 96, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 96 x 0.00 x 0.00, Upright Arching - Plume ascends vertically then becomes fountain-like at the top

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Tolerant to All Stated Sun Ranges

Moisture: Moist, can tolerate dry to boggy

Foliage Color - Summer: Fall: Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 4-6'

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