Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

Poaceae

Growth Habit

Grass/Sedge

Description

Best foliar color of the Panicums that turn red in autumn. Plant 3-4' tall (DS 130). Plants in our gardens exhibit red coloration at foliar tips from mid summer on, and color intensifies during autumn. Betterplant habit than 'Rehbraun' (MFH).

Source of plant

Kurt Bluemel Inc., Bluestone Perennials, Weinstock-Bluemel

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, winter interest