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

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
1287	Panicum virgatum Shenandoah #1 (NATIVE-reddish-green foliage)	Seedheads
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0	Panicum virgatum Shenandoah #3 (NATIVE-reddish-green foliage)		640	late September
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Winter Interest

•	Foliage
•	Seedheads

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Moist
•	Sandy

Exposure

•

Sun

Special Recognition

•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators
•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Burgundy/Purple/Red
•	Green

Grass Season

•	Warm Season

Companion Plants to Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint

Liatris aspera
Rough Blazing Star

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'
Little Bluestem

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Andropogon virginicus
Broom-sedge/Beardgrass

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