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Shenandoah Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah'

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Overview

The Shenandoah Switch Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', is a striking perennial grass known for its burgundy-red foliage that deepens in color through the seasons. This hardy ornamental stands at 3 to 4 feet tall with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet, featuring airy pink-tinged flowers that add texture to garden designs. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This hardy ornamental stands at 3 to 4 feet tall with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet; it is hardy in USDAShenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — making it an excellent choice for mass plantingsShenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance; this particular cultivar boasts strikingShenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — then transitions to its signature burgundy color, image 38Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — featuring airy pink-tinged flowers that add texture to garden designs; this low-maintenance grassShenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — although it can tolerate light shade+38

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This hardy ornamental stands at 3 to 4 feet tall with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet; it is hardy in USDA
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — making it an excellent choice for mass plantings
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance; this particular cultivar boasts striking
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — then transitions to its signature burgundy color, image 38
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — featuring airy pink-tinged flowers that add texture to garden designs; this low-maintenance grass
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — although it can tolerate light shade
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This low-maintenance grass requires minimal care; purple and red flowers in the garden
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; grass for full or half
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — featuring airy pink-tinged flowers that add texture to garden designs
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — its deep root system can aid in erosion control; the foliage begins with a blue-green hue in spring
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — providing textural contrast and winter interest
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, showcasing its versatility and resilience in, image 36
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — although it can tolerate light shade; providing textural contrast and winter interest
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — adding aesthetic value to the landscape throughout the growing season.<br><br>In summer; its deep
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — the foliage and seed heads take on a golden hue
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — ensuring a robust addition to any garden design
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — purple and red flowers in the garden
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — The grass grows upright and forms a clump; featuring airy pink-tinged flowers that add texture to
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — its deep root system can aid in erosion control
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — scientifically named Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'; adding aesthetic value to the landscape
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — then transitions to its signature burgundy color
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — The foliage begins with a blue-green hue in spring; scientifically named Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This particular cultivar boasts striking reddish-pink foliage that intensifies as the, image 32
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