'Panicum' Shenandoah Switch Grass

ℹ  'Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah,' also known as Shenandoah Switch Grass, is an absolute showstopper for any garden or landscape! Picture this: its foliage starts off a fresh, vibrant green, but wait for the magic to happen. As summer approaches, the tips of the leaves turn a gorgeous burgundy-red, and mid summer and fall, you're treated to a spectacular blend of green, red, and burgundy hues throughout. Just when you think it couldn't get any better, late summer brings delicate, pink-tinged flower panicles that dance above the foliage and stick around into winter, giving you something beautiful to admire all year long. This grass is not just a pretty face; it’s tough as nails, thriving in all kinds of soil, even the poor and dry ones, and once it's settled in, it hardly needs any water when established. Shenandoah's deep roots make it a superstar at stopping soil erosion, perfect for those tricky slopes and banks. Plus, its dense foliage and seed heads are a haven for wildlife, providing shelter and food for birds. Whether you plant it as a stunning solo act, in a mass planting, or as a dramatic backdrop for your other plants, Shenandoah Switch Grass shines. Low-maintenance, pest and disease resistant, and a native North American plant, it’s perfectly adapted to local climates! With its ever-changing colors and year-round beauty, Shenandoah Switch Grass is a must have for the practical gardener or the ornamental grass collector alike.