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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' - Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Switchgrass

'Shenandoah' Switchgrass has reddish-tan seedheads above reddish-green foliage with burgundy tips. The fall color is a burgundy-red, turning to a soft tan in winter. Selected by Dr. Hans Simon in Germany and brought into this country by the US National Arboretum.  Important food source for winter birds.

PRN Preferred:  One of the shortest and showiest Panicums, with red blade tips in early summer.

Height 36 Inches

Spread 24 Inches

Bloom Color Ivory/Buff, Red

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

Companion Plants to Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'
Little Bluestem

Liatris aspera
Rough Blazing Star

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