Sporting one of the best burgundy foliage of all switch grasses, Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a deciduous, perennial grass of choice. This is a standout in our garden that draws raves from every…
Switch grass is an excellent soil stabilizer for flood-prone soils, and the tremendous root system of an established clump can soak up inches of rain, preventing runoff and erosion. Its roots penetrate deeply into the soil, accessing moisture deep in the ground and stabilizing soil, while its seasonal root cycle adds organic matter deep in the soil.Switch grass ranges from Nova Scotia and Maine west to Idaho, south to Arizona and Florida - One of the largest ranges of any native grass! Switch grass is a very sturdy grass even when dormant, and sweeps of it make an excellent drift barrier when snow flies.Switch grass makes an excellent informal screen or backdrop for shorter prairie plants in a mixed garden. This grass has especially nice fall color with the grass blades tinted with red and orange. Switch grass puts out airy seedheads in the late summer to early fall, and turns a pleasant auburn color after a frost or two. Poorer soils will cause the grass to grow less tall, but switchgrass really shines on moist to wet floodplain soils. Introduced by Dr. Hans Simon from Germany, 'Shenandoah' switch grass was selected as a seedling of the older cultivar 'Haense Herms'. growth will be best on neutral, moist loam soils. Light Needs. You can expect the plants to be thoroughly established after 2 weeks if moisture isn't lacking! (No reviews yet) Light Needs. Shenandoah Switchgrass Shenandoah is a selection of our native prairie switchgrass grown for its burgundy colored foliage and pinkish flower spikes. Switch grass puts out airy seedheads in the late summer to early fall, and turns a pleasant auburn color after a frost or two. 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. Introduced by Dr. Hans Simon from Germany, 'Shenandoah' switch grass was selected as a seedling of the older cultivar 'Haense Herms'. Use for mass background plantings or in containers. Common both in the forest region of Eastern North America and the Prairies of the Midwest, there is a lot of regional variation in this species. Plant the soft fabric pot directly in the ground for best results; plants will reach full size after 1 growing season. 'Shenandoah' switch grass makes a striking mass, with its late season red color. Shenandoah Switch Grass Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Sku #6388. Rootmaker plugs are perfect for less accessible areas because of this feature. Shenandoah - Reddish/Burgundy Tips, compact and upright Growing 3 to 5 feet tall depending on soil conditions, Switch Grass is an excellent grass to use as an underpinning in prairie plantings. WOW! The sturdy clumps make excellent all-season cover and food source for rabbits and other small mammals, as well as songbirds who feed on the dropped seed between the clumps.Use 'Shenandoah' switch grass as an accent grass in traditional borders, or as a mass planting for larger landscaped areas. 'Shenandoah' offers a more compact and upright form than 'Haense Herms', with deeper red late summer color, as well.Switch grass is a widely adaptable native grass, and like many other native North American plants, has been used in Europe long before native cultivars became popular here in the U.S.Because of its adaptability and vigor, 'Shenandoah' switch grass has become a mainstay for commercial landscaping in the Midwest. Space the plugs 2 feet apart in prepared soil and water thoroughly.We have Switchgrass available in both SuperPlugs and RootMaker Plugs - these containers offer much quicker establishment due to root pruning than standard plugs. Switch grass is used by many different animals - Deer and rabbits like to forage on the foliage, while the seeds are favored by birds and small animals.