Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Red Switchgrass
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Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ is a spectacular red switchgrass. Its upright foliage becomes red tinted during the growing season, culminating in a dazzling red-leaved show in fall. Panicum are renowned for being drought tolerant and easy to maintain. They also provide food and shelter to wildlife. Our native Panicum have been studied in Europe where cultivars were reintroduced into North America. Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ is one of these: it was discovered by Hans Simon in Germany from a seedling of Panicum virgatum ‘Hänse Herms’.
Zone
4-10
Growth Cycle
Warm
Features
- Native to North America
- Notable Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Bioswales/Vegetated swales
- Erosion control
- Meadow/Prairie Plantings
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium
- Grow in 1, 2 or 3 gallon or larger
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep evenly moist
- Fertilizing: use a slow release, medium-rate fertilizer
- Possible pests: aphids, leaf spot, spidermites, spittlebugs
- Overwintering: no special needs; do not overwater
- This grass can flop if overfertilized or overwatered
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Superb red foliage pops in the landscape
- Eye-catching and impressive in massed plantings
- Profuse, fine-textured panicles create visual interest especially in the fall garden among bold-textured perennials
- Wonderful solution for dry areas in full sun
- A consistent performer that has stood the test of time
