Shenandoah Switch Grass
Botanical Name: Grass-Panicum v. 'Shenandoah'
Courtesy of the Wm. A. Natorp Company
About Shenandoah Switch Grass
A smaller variety of switch grass with blue-green foliage that develops red tinges in early summer. By fall, the entire grass is deep burgundy. This heat, drought and wind tolerant variety fits well into any size bed to add color and texture.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Shenandoah Switch Grass
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Maroon
Bloom Time:
Jul-Oct
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
3ft to 4ft
Mature Width:
2ft to 3ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils
Deer – low browse
Attracts Birds