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Shenandoah (Switch Grass)
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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Prized for its unmatched foliage color, this handsome grass has fast growing green leaves that emerge with red tips in spring, darken through summer, and turn a rich burgundy in fall. Airy reddish pink flowers develop in summer. Use for mass background plantings or in containers.
USDA Zones: 4-9
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Plant Specifications
Height
4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Bloom Color
Red; Foliage: Green, Burgundy
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Easy to grow and adapts to most soil types; prefers semi-moist to wet soils.
Feed
Late Winter to Early Spring
Water
Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once established.
Prune
Cut old foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun