Panicum virgatum Cloud Nine Pellaea snapdragon-like flowers that top the

snapdragon-like flowers that top the plant in late April/May

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occur only in early fall

good winter drainage is key to survival

Panicum virgatum Cloud Nine Pellaea snapdragon-like flowers that top thePanicum 'Cloud 9' is a superb selection of native switchgrass from Maryland's defunct Bluemount Nursery truly a panicum on steroids! I first saw Panicum 'Cloud Nine' at Longwood Gardens, where visitors were gawking, snapping pictures, and making notes. The strongly growing, 8' tall, vertical clumps of metallic blue foliage are topped by giant, reddish brown, cloud like plumes in late summer through fall. As the flowers fade, their sheer size causes