Prairie Winds™ 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Niagara Falls'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Prairie Winds™ 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones
Add a silvery touch to your garden this year with the Proven Winners® Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Niagara Falls') is an airy cool new colored Miscanthus that will draw all the attention to your landscape!
The arching graceful silvery powder-blue foliage of this light and airy plant is accented in the fall with silvery cream-colored seedheads! The motion and fall to winter interest of these ethereal Ornamental Grasses will have you in awe!
Very hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, the mature clumps grow 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. This Proven Winners® beauty will quickly look like a waterfall of soothing color and only get bigger and better every year!
Planting and Application:
Excellent for filling your landscape in soft hues, flowing arching foliage, and fine texture! The silvery sage to powder blue mixes with all other colors of plants and adds a light airyness to the mix! Lovely focal points, on their own, Niagara Falls stands out among the dark evergreens, blending among other grasses, but drastically contrasting against purples like Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Red, or Dallas Blues Switch Grass.
Grasses are gorgeous filler throughout the landscape and airy backdrops to your garden, mix with other airy textures like Heavy Metal Switch Grass! Add to a Moon Garden to light up the night, or cool things off through the summer months as groupings among your Roses, mixed perennial beds, and Rock Gardens!
- Airy Light Blue Green Arching Blades
- Creamy Silver Seed Heads
- Geat Winter Interest & Adding Motion To The Garden
- Fast-Growing Warm-Season Grass
- Great Screening, Back-of-the-Border, Groupings & En Masse Impact
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Panicum are warm-season grasses native to North American prairies, and Niagara Falls retains its native hardiness! Switch Grass even handles occasional flooding, salt spray, and alkaline soil! Loving full sun for the strongest growth, any well-drained soil type works when planting Ornamental Grass. Needing moderate moisture at first, Panicum are drought tolerant once established.
Leave the seedheads and foliage intact throughout the winter for considerable winter interest and in the early spring, trim back all the foliage and clean out the mounds. Divide the clumps every 3-5 years to keep them growing vigorously.
- Thrives in Full Sun
- Adaptable to a Variety of Soils
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Low Once Established
- Drought, Deer & Salt Tolerant
- Prune Warm-Season Grasses in Early Spring
Light and the Proven Winners® Prairie Winds® 'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass will grace your landscape with the finery deserving of the finest silver! Switch Grass is a carefree presence that lights up your garden!
