Switch Grass - Shenandoah, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
- Sustainable Packaging
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Panicum virgatum – Shenandoah
This award-winning native switchgrass begins the season with upright, narrow bluish‑green foliage that develops rich burgundy‑red tips by early summer, deepening into a full red-purple canopy by fall. Tall, airy reddish-pink flower panicles emerge in mid-summer, floating above the foliage like a delicate cloud and aging to tan seedheads that persist well into winter. Typically forming a compact columnar clump about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) tall (extending to ~150 cm with flowers) and a similar spread, 'Shenandoah' retains a stiff, architectural form across seasons. Hardy in Zones 4–9, this drought and deer resistant cultivar thrives in full sun and moist soil and is excellent for naturalistic planting, prairies, rain gardens, and winter wildlife interest.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Foliage turns burgundy-red by midsummer
- Airy reddish-pink panicles aging to tan
- Upright, compact vase form ideal for structure
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Bluish-green foliage turning burgundy-red; pinkish‑red panicles to tan seedheads |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft); ~150 cm (5 ft) in bloom |
| Plant Width | ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring |
| Bloom Timing | June - August |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | ~90 cm (36 in) apart |
