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 USDA 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 | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | ~90 cm (36 in) apart |
