Panicum ‘Blue Fountain’ forms a graceful mound of blue green foliage with a gently arching, fountain like shape. Softer than upright varieties, it adds movement and texture to borders while still providing height and presence.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Ornamental grass
Foliage colour: Blue green
Flower colour: Soft beige
Flowering period: Late summer
Height and spread: Approx. 120 to 150cm x 80cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, free draining soil
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous.

Panicum virigatum Blue Fountain 1m

Panicum ‘Blue Fountain’ forms a graceful mound of blue green foliage with a gently arching, fountain like shape. Softer than upright varieties, it adds movement and texture to borders while still providing height and presence.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Ornamental grass
Foliage colour: Blue green
Flower colour: Soft beige
Flowering period: Late summer
Height and spread: Approx. 120 to 150cm x 80cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, free draining soil
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous.

Common Questions

Is this more flowing than upright

Yes, it has a softer, arching habit.

Does it still hold structure

Yes, it remains tidy and well shaped.

Is it suitable for borders

Yes, especially mixed and naturalistic borders.

Planting Ideas


Lovely woven through perennials or used to soften the back of borders.

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Dormancy and seasonal appearance

Deciduous, with colour intensifying in late summer and autumn.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil, Well drained soil, Clay soil

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