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Panicum virgatum

'Rotstrahlbusch'

SWITCHGRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

March, July, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Panicum virgatum ‘Rotstrahlbusch’

Beautiful & versatile long-lived warm season grass. Pink-tinged seed heads add long-lived interest. 3 – 4′ tall. Full sun – part shade. Drought tolerant. once established. Deer resistant. Effective singly & in masses. Noted for its excellent burgundy-red fall color . Attracts seed-eating birds. NE U.S. native species. Zone 5.

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