Panicum, Switchgrass 'Shenandoah'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August
Description
Neat 3' clump; Foliage has dark purple tips in summer, with all foliage changing dark purple in fall; red flowers
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Details
Plant Height: 3 feet
Flower Height: 4 feet
Spread: 32 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 4a
Description:
Neat 3' clump; Foliage has dark purple tips in summer, with all foliage changing dark purple in fall; red flowers
Ornamental Features
Shenandoah Switchgrass features airy plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with prominent ruby-red tips. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous burgundy in the fall. The brick red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
Landscape Attributes
Shenandoah Switchgrass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cut back to the ground in late winter before active growth resumes. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Shenandoah Switchgrass is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Shenandoah Switchgrass will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 4 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 32 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
| SKU | Container Size |
| G0650 | #1 Container (1 Gallon) |
| G0660 | #2 Container (2 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Switchgrass |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 24" - 36" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |