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.
- Category: Grasses
- Alternate Cultivar: Shenandoah
- Hardiness Zone: 4
- Height: 36 Inches
- Spread: 24 Inches
- Bloom Color: Red, Ivory/Buff
| Qty | Description | Comments | Future Crop | Future Crop Ready Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2185 |
Size: #1
Notes: WK40 l Seedhead sighting |
WK34 l Nice uniform crop | 100 | 2026-10 | Login for pricing |
Exposure
| • | Sun |
Attributes
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Dried Flower |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Fall Color - Attractive |
| • | Native |
| • | Rain Garden Plants |
Grass Season
| • | Warm Season |
