'Shenandoah' is an excellent ornamental grass for most landscapes, tolerating a wide range of soils and handling drought as well as ample irrigation. This grass has a strong upright form when grown in full sun. The foliage emerges blue-green in the spring, but develops wonderful streaks of red in the summer months. An airy cloud of red-pink flowers hovers above the foliage beginning in late summer, turning to beige as the seeds mature in the fall. Cut back annually, if needed, to maintain a dense form. Switch grasses are native to the Midwestern U.S.
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ (Red Switch Grass)
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Switch Grass, Red Switch Grass
'Shenandoah' is an excellent ornamental grass for most landscapes, tolerating a wide range of soils and handling drought as well as ample irrigation. This grass has a strong upright form when grown in full sun. The foliage emerges blue-green in the spring, but develops wonderful streaks of red in the summer months. An airy cloud of red-pink flowers hovers above the foliage beginning in late summer, turning to beige as the seeds mature in the fall. Cut back annually, if needed, to maintain a dense form. Switch grasses are native to the Midwestern U.S.
| Plant Type | Native, Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 5 (ft) |
| Spread | 5 (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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