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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Shenandoah switch grass is a highly adaptable ornamental with multi-seasonal interest that originates from the United States and Canada. The foliage of this compact cultivar is blue-green with burgundy highlights and turns red to deep burgundy in autumn. Pink plumes appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn and give an overall feathery effect. Both the flowers and foliage can be left intact for winter interest. Switch grass prefers a location with full sun and adequate soil moisture but will tolerate a wide range of soil types. If you have a spacious garden and want a pleasing airy ornamental grass, look no further. Switch grass may self sow, so it is helpful to mulch around them to deter germination. These grasses are drought-tolerant once established.
9 - 1
5 - 9
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Grass
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
2'-2' / 0.6m - 0.6m
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
North America, Canada, Mexico
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Fast
Drought Tolerant
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow, Pink, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Light Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Tan, Burgundy
No
Single
Yes
Fine
Matte
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Birds
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