Switch Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Urban Tree Collection

Source of plant

Kurt Bluemel Inc., Bluestone Perennials, Weinstock-Bluemel

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).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, winter interest