Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Also Known As

Shenandoah Switch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' plant details

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a moderate-growing deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Growth Rate moderate

By: Garden World

One of our favourite grasses at the nursery for the last two years, 'Shenandoah' has strongly upright steely blue foliage throughout the season with hints of burgundy red. The airy flowers create a great cloud of pink and blue atop the columnar grass in summer. Then in fall the burgundy tints deepen and spread throughout the foliage creating a great late summer and fall display.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Burgundy wine fall color!!! Graceful; my favorite

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

One of the best of the red Panicums, 'Shenandoah' was selected from 'H

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Unmatched for burgundy fall color (Darke), this 3-4' German intro. starts its brilliant color change as early as July, adding lovely airy red flowers in late summer, as well. Sun/Med