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Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud' - Switchgrass Photo: Hoffman Nursery

Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud' PP20665

Switchgrass

‘Thundercloud’ Switchgrass is a cross between Panicum ‘Northwind’ and Panicum ‘Cloud Nine’, hybridized by Gary Trucks of Michigan. Panicum ‘Thundercloud’ shares the best characteristics of both its parents in that it is both tall and consistently upright. Its foliage is blue green and the airy seedheads are beautiful, from their appearance in mid summer to their tan dried winter presence. Once established, Panicum ‘Thundercloud’ should not be irrigated or fertilized. All Panicums should not be cut down in the fall, since their winter beauty is wonderful.

Height

84 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Ivory/Buff, Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
353 Panicum virgatum Thundercloud #3 (NATIVE-blue-green foliage) Seedheads
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Erosion Control
Native
Rain Garden Plants
Winter Interest
Seedheads
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Moist
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
Black Walnut Tolerant
Clay Soil Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green
Grass Season
Warm Season
Companion Plants to Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud'
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Smooth Aster
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