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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Shenandoah Switch Grass

Plant Family:

Poaceae

Grass

Flower:

Pink

Blooms :

Jul

to:

Oct

Reddish pink

Botanical Description

Fragrant?

No

Foliage:

Green

Deciduous

Bluish green leaves turn burgundy red by late June

Oregon Native?

No

West State Native?

No

North America but most common from central great plains states

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

5

Water Needs:

M

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

No

Firewise?

No

Height:

3-4'

Spread:

3-4'

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat:

Tallgrass prairies in North America

Soil:

Average, medium to wet soils

Care Recommendations

Maintenance Level:

Low

Fertilizer:

Mulch:

Long Term:

Winter:

Spring:

Cut back the foliage to about 4-6 inches in the spring before growth resumes. When foliage is removed, spring growth will begin earlier. Old foliage left on the plant can delay the crown?s warming and subsequent growth by as much as 3 weeks.

Summer:

Fall:

Grasses do not need to be cut down before winter. In fact, they are attractive when left standing and the foliage helps to insulate the crown of the plant.

Common Problems

Diseases:

Insects:

No serious problems

Also called:

COMGA

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