Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

Also Known As

Switch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 24"-30"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' plant details

Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and red foliage. In fall and summer cream and pink 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 'Rotstrahlbusch'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and red
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

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

This exceptional vintage cultivar has withstood the test of time, touting the smallest, most upright foliar foundation with the brightest most enduring red blades of all our Panicum. Suave, fine textured silver-green blades, subtly blushed in late spring, ascend vertically and cushion a lovely diaphanous mass of branched pink-tinged flower panicles.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Red sunbeam bush, it just doesn't have the same impact as heavy metal, the only shredding licks that you will get from this is if you accidentally hit it with a weed whacker. ZONE 4