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Nancy Glick
Taxon ID#
60
Showy flower panicles may reach 6 feet
Scientific Name:
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Common Name 1
› Shenandoah Switch Grass
Family:
Poaceae
Origins:
North America but most common from central great plains states
Plant Type:
Grass
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Average, medium to wet soils
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Bluish green leaves turn burgundy red by late June
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Pink
Flower Description:
Reddish pink
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Leaves turn yellow, sometimes with orange tints
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
yes
Winter Interest Description:
Seed plumes persist well in to winter
Mature height:
3-4'
Mature spread:
3-4'
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Tallgrass prairies in North America
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
yes
Swales:
yes
Wildlife Use:
Seeds are a good food source for birds in winter
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
yes
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jul
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Oct
Ornamental Accent:
yes
yes
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
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 Care:
Fall Care:
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.
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
No serious problems
Wildlife Pests:
No serious problems
Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
Tolerant of drought, erosion, dry soil, wet soil, black walnut, air pollution
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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