Red Switch Grass – 1Gallon

Plant Overview

Red Switch Grass is a stunning ornamental grass that adds dramatic visual interest to any landscape. Its upright, vase-shaped form features blue-green foliage that transforms into striking wine-red hues in late summer. The airy seed heads create an ethereal display when caught in the breeze and provide winter interest long after the growing season has ended.

Plant Information

• Latin Name: Panicum virgatum Shenandoah
• Common Name: Red Switch Grass
• Watering Requirements: Medium
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Conditions: Well-draining, adaptable to most soil types
• Mature Plant Height: 3-4 feet
• Mature Plant Width: 2-3 feet

Plant Care

Red Switch Grass is remarkably low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. Cut back the foliage to 4-6 inches above ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Division is rarely necessary but can be performed every 4-5 years if desired. This grass is deer-resistant and generally pest-free.

Planting Instructions

Plant in spring or early fall, spacing plants 2-3 feet apart. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Remove the plant from its container and gently loosen the roots. Place in the hole at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the crown of the plant.

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