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Panicum virgatum

'Shenandoah'

RED SWITCHGRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

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

Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’

Beautiful & versatile long-lived warm season grass. Flowers begin in July. 4 ‘ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Leaves begin to turn dark red in July & are completely dark red by September. Remains attractive through winter. Cut back to 6″ tall in early spring. Northeastern U.S. native species. Zone 4.

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