PANICUM VIRGATUM `THUNDERCLOUD`Panicum virgatum Thundercloud Thundercloud Swichgrass: Patent PP20,665 Category: PerennialBreeder: American Beauties Native PlantsHardiness Zone: 4 9Height: 7 8 ftSpread: 2 3 ftBloom Color: Blue Shades, Green ShadesLush, blue green foliage stands majestically, producing pinkish tan panicles nestled among the narrow leaves in late summer. Tall and upright, 'Thundercloud' remains standing until spring for superb winter interest. Winter food source for

it makes a great groundcover and also works well in rock gardens

Superb dark blue-green leathery foliage on purple stems

As it matures

It's a color that is groundbreaking for Buddleia and you will see plenty of it since this plant is a blooming machine with 4 to 6" cones of small

the bright yellow variegation matures to a striking golden yellow and plant stems deepen to showy red creating a near riot of landscape color

Good source of pollen for beneficial insects

Great for group plantings

Mature Size-Height- 4 - 7 Ft Width- 4 -6 Ft

'Tamukeyama's' highly cut foliage holds its deep purple color all season and makes a perfect specimen for any landscape

Amber yellow spring foliage has deep rose centers and mellow to chartreuse green with a silver overlay

'Northland' is also one of the most compact

'Fireworks' is easy to grow