Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switch Grass)
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a top choice switch grass with stunning burgundy foliage. It forms an upright clump of blue-green leaves that transform into shades of red, violet, purple, burgundy, and wine-red. In summer, it boasts delicate reddish-pink flowers above the foliage. Come fall, both the flowers and foliage turn beige, lasting through winter.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 48 in - 48 in |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
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Switch Grass, Shenandoah
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switch Grass)
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a top choice switch grass with stunning burgundy foliage. It forms an upright clump of blue-green leaves that transform into shades of red, violet, purple, burgundy, and wine-red. In summer, it boasts delicate reddish-pink flowers above the foliage. Come fall, both the flowers and foliage turn beige, lasting through winter. |
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