Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ is a spectacular red switchgrass. Its upright foliage becomes red tinted during the growing season, culminating in a dazzling red-leaved show in fall. Panicum are renowned for being drought tolerant and easy to maintain. They also provide food and shelter to wildlife.
- Type: Perennial Grass
- Zone: 5 to 9
- Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
- Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
- Bloom Time: July to February
- Bloom Description: Reddish-pink
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium to wet
- Maintenance: Low
- Suggested Use: Rain Garden
- Flower: Showy
- Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
- Other: Winter Interest
- Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Wet Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution