Prairie Sky Switch Grass (#3)Prairie Sky Switchgrass is a native ornamental grass prized for its powdery blue foliage, upright habit, and soft airy flower plumes in late summer. Its clean vertical form adds texture, movement, and winter interest while staying tough, adaptable, and low maintenance. Excellent for sunny borders, native plantings, rain gardens, and modern New England landscapes. Key Features Powdery blue ornamental foliage Native switchgrass with upright form Airy

9aForm: Climbing / twining vine

Mature Height: 3–4 ft (4–5 ft in flower)

limited suckering

copper plumes rise above in fall over tan foliage and produce cream seeds

Soft yellow fragrant flowers

Zone: 5–7 (best performance)

mass plantings

full size violet-blue flowers with yellow-orange eyes on sturdy stems

and smaller New England landscapes

It is one of the most reliable red rhododendrons for northern climates

Strong spring focal point

Strong resistance to Dutch elm disease