36-48" tall (48-60" with plumes) x 18-24" wide. Shenandoah Red Switchgrass is a selection of our native prairie grasses with gorgeous, colorful leaves. New growth emerges green with red tips. Gradually the entire plant turns to a rich burgundy color that appears to be aflame when backlit by the sun. Airy blooms appear in midsummer, hazy clouds floating above the leaves. It’s a real showstopper year-round, with the seedheads an important source for native wildlife during the winter. Grow as a mass planting or dotted throughout the garden or foundation bed for texture and movement. Panicum grows best in full sun, and can tolerate poor soils. Mix and match with other native perennials, such as rudbeckia, echinacea, and phlox. Leave to stand during the winter and cut back in early spring.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018241 AM018181 (Tray of 9) AM018182 (Tray of 18) AM014371 (Plant - 3.5" Pot)
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Common Name | Shenandoah Red Switchgrass |
Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum Shenandoah |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Green |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 36-48" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Upright blade-like foliage that start out green with red tips then gradually turn to shades of red and burgundy. Turns brown in fall. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites, Wet Sites |
Advantages | Attract Birds, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest, Good For Hedge / Screen |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |