Panicum virgatum Cloud Nine Part Sun to Shade first introduced to the mainstream

first introduced to the mainstream trade by NC's former Niche Gardens

simply outstanding

While these flowers are rarely noticed in the garden

Iris ensata 'Silverband' is a strikingly beautiful

pink and red

Panicum virgatum Cloud Nine Part Sun to Shade first introduced to the mainstreamPanicum '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