panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass
panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass
panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass
panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass

Shenandoah Switch Grass

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  • Panicum virgatum Shenandoah
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The foliage of this native grass starts green and quickly turns a deep burgundy-red by mid-summer. Airy, reddish-pink flower panicles float above the leaves, creating a red-hued cloud that persists into winter.

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Size at Maturity

Height 3'- 4' Spread 2'- 3'

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • High Salt Tolerance

Seasons of Interest

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

How to Plant

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in spring or fall in average, well-drained to moist soil, spacing 24–30 inches apart. Shenandoah is one of the most widely grown and admired switch grass varieties, featuring outstanding red fall color that develops early in the season — one of the most vibrant fall color displays of any ornamental grass. It adapts to a wide range of soils including moist and clay conditions.

Care Tips

Cut plants back to 4–6 inches in late winter before new growth begins. The red fall color is the defining feature — combined with the attractive upright habit and airy seed heads, Shenandoah provides outstanding multi-season interest. No fertilizing is needed in average soils. One of the most ornamental native grasses available, excelling in both naturalistic plantings and mixed borders. Very cold hardy and adaptable.

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