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
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