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Red Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

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Overview

Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') is a perennial grass with robust, upright stems reaching 4-5 feet in height. This ornamental variety is renowned for its deep red and purple foliage, intensifying in fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 5-9, and is drought-tolerant once established. With feathery seed heads, it adds texture and movement to landscape designs. Space plants approximately 18-36 inches apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') is a perennial grass with robust
Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — upright stems reaching 4-5 feet in heightRed Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — This ornamental variety is renowned for its deep red and purple foliage, intensifying in fallRed Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 5-9, and is drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') is a perennial grass with robust
Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — upright stems reaching 4-5 feet in height
Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — This ornamental variety is renowned for its deep red and purple foliage, intensifying in fall
Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 5-9, and is drought-tolerant once established

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