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Grass Panicum Shenandoah

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Also known as: Shenandoah Switchgrass

Zone 4-9
Sun Full Sun
Water Low
Height 3-4 ft
Deer Resistant Attracts Birds Native Plant
SKU: WN-GRASS-PANICUM-SHENANDOAH Category:
Plant Overview

Grass Panicum Shenandoah

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Panicum 'Shenandoah' is a native ornamental switch grass. A compact, strongly upright native switch grass with blue-green foliage that develops spectacular deep red tips in summer — one of the finest and most reliably colorful switch grass selections. Highly adaptable — thrives in full sun in average, moist or dry soils. An exceptionally tough and reliable native grass for challenging landscape conditions. A top choice for native plant gardens, rain gardens, and naturalistic borders where delicate flower heads and outstanding fall color extend the season of interest.
Specifications

Plant Details

Size & Growth

Mature Height
3-4 ft
Mature Spread
2-3 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Time
August-October
Bloom Color
Airy Burgundy Panicles
Foliage
Green aging to Burgundy
Fall Color
Burgundy and Red

Landscape Uses

Mass plantings, Native gardens, and Mixed borders

Pairs well with: Echinacea, Sedum, Russian Sage, Coreopsis

Origin

North America

Care & Culture

Growing Guide

4-9 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun Sun Exposure
Low Water Needs
High Drought Tolerance
Adaptable Soil Type
5.5 - 7.5 Soil pH