Panicum Dream Catcher® Lightning Bolt®
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WorryFree Promise
Deer Resistance
Hardiness
Water Resilience
Special Features
Sustainable
Good for Containers
Kid/Pet Friendly
Attracts Wildlife
Low Maintenance
Panicum Dream Catcher® Lightning Bolt®
Panicum virgatum 'Nontlobg' PP36,395
Ornamental Grass
Height 4-6'
Spread 3-4'
Description
Stand tall through wind and rain with Dream Catcher® Lightning Bolt® Switchgrass! Its upright green blades resist flopping, topped by airy summer plumes before turning electric yellow in fall. Deep roots control erosion, while this deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, cold-hardy native offers effortless four-season beauty.
Plant Care
Water
Water deeply and regularly during its first growing season to establish its roots, then switch to watering only during prolonged droughts once established.
Fertilizer
Dream Catcher® Lightning Bolt® Switchgrass does not need regular fertilizer, and over-fertilizing can actually cause its tall stems to grow weak and flop over.
Pruning
Prune once a year in late winter or early spring, right before new green shoots begin emerging from the crown.
Seasons of Interest
Spring
As a warm-season grass, it wakes up later and quickly develops a slender, upright column of lush blue-green foliage.
Summer
Airy, silvery-cream flower panicles rise high above the foliage mid-late Summer, adding soft movement and contrast.
Fall
The green blades transition to a bright, electric golden-yellow—earning its "Lightning Bolt" name—while the seed heads mature to warm tan.
Winter
The sturdy stems and dried seed plumes fade to straw-tan and stay standing through winter, providing architectural interest and cover for overwintering birds.
