Panicum virgatum Blue Fountain, 2L
£12.00
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notes
Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' is a graceful ornamental grass with arching foliage that adds texture and movement to planting schemes. This upright perennial grass is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and an elegant structural anchor for prairie-style or contemporary borders.
Dimensions
- 2L
- Eventual height and spread: H: 100cm (39in), W: 60cm (24in)
Features
notes
Panicum virgatum 'Blue Fountain' is a graceful ornamental grass with arching foliage that adds texture and movement to planting schemes. This upright perennial grass is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and an elegant structural anchor for prairie-style or contemporary borders.
Insights
Native to North American prairies, Panicum virgatum has been a staple in naturalistic planting for its resilience and year-round interest. 'Blue Fountain' is a newer cultivar, prized for its fine, flowing habit and glaucous foliage, which turns soft gold as autumn arrives.
Details
- Flowers: July–September
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Free draining, moderately fertile
- Aspect: South or west facing
- Sun: Full sun
Care
Cut back old growth in late winter or early spring, just as new shoots emerge. Once established, 'Blue Fountain' needs very little attention — a brilliant choice for sustainable planting schemes, especially in poor or dry soils.
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