Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' | |
Common Name: Red Switchgrass |
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds