‘Rotstrahlbusch’ Switchgrass is a lovely selection of our native grass selected originally in Germany (‘Rotstrahlbusch’ means ‘Red Ray Busch’ in German). The silvery green summer foliage begins to develop red tips in late summer, and the blades of Panicum virgatum ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ become distinctly red in fall before turning tan in winter. The airy seedheads add to the beauty from late summer through winter, and the seeds are an important food source for wildlife. This Panicum is surprisingly tolerant of wet sites.
Height
48 Inches
Spread
36 Inches
Bloom Color
Ivory/Buff
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
1280
Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch #1
Seedheads
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Deer Resistant
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Dried Flower
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Native
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Rain Garden Plants
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Winter Containers
Winter Interest
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Foliage
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Seedheads
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Moist
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Sandy
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Wet
Bloom Time
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Fall
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
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Wet Site Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green-Gray/Green-Silver/Silver
Grass Season
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Warm Season
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