{"product_id":"blonde-ambition-blue-grama-grass-bouteloua-gracilis-3-plants-copy-1","title":"Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' (Switchgrass)- 2 plants","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eOne of the tallest and most impressive native ornamental grasses, \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e'Cloud Nine'\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a stately, upright clump of blue-green foliage topped with airy, silvery flower panicles in late summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage turns rich golden-yellow, providing outstanding color and winter interest. This durable North American native is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and an excellent choice for naturalistic landscapes, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16vqvc7\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kc1sc3\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"585\"\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cloud Nine'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l3oj43\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud Nine Switchgrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"100gh1e\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15goyzl\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b56d3h\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c90g83\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wwq0qe\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Summer to Early Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oterkq\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy silver-green panicles aging tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yufs0a\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green turning golden-yellow in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"866wyx\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry, well-drained soils; adaptable to clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqicbu\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e0cfy2\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eGarden Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qbnyyn\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e✓ North American native grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ewj59\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e✓ Exceptional vertical accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s7sslq\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e✓ Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xdzdh8\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e✓ Deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tap9m2\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e✓ Salt tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wl55f7\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e✓ Supports birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fjt7qb\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e✓ Outstanding fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bfbc7v\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e✓ Attractive winter seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"124iaia\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e✓ Low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n3n4e\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-ornamental-grasses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis variety is part of our Native Ornamental Grasses collection, featuring drought-tolerant grasses ideal for full sun landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003cbr\u003eThe shop begins shipping in April 2026. For specific timing, please select your preferred shipping option at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are sold as starter plants and vary by season. Refunds are issued only for verified transit damage. See our Shipping \u0026amp;amp; Refund Policy for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFree local pickup is available in \u003cstrong\u003eMalvern, Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shop begins shipping in April 2026. For specific timing, please select your preferred shipping option at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Timing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders ship within 4–7 business days during the active growing season unless marked as pre-order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your order includes plants with different availability dates, items may ship together when possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are shipped without pots. Most varieties are starter plants measuring approximately over 10 inches tall . Photos show mature plants for reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Health Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully package each order to ensure safe delivery. If your plants arrive damaged, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos and we will gladly provide a replacement or refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants may experience minor wilting during transit. Slight dryness is normal and typically resolves with watering and proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eU.S. Shipping Only:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to agricultural regulations, we currently ship within the United States only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rory's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51419596783780,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/6915\/4468\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-26at4.15.46PM.png?v=1785097150","url":"https:\/\/rorysgarden.com\/products\/blonde-ambition-blue-grama-grass-bouteloua-gracilis-3-plants-copy-1","provider":"Rory's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}