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Switch Grass - Rotstrahlbusch, 1 Pack

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Switch Grass - Rotstrahlbusch, 1 Pack

Panicum virgatum – Rotstrahlbusch

A standout red-foliaged switchgrass cultivar, ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ features upright, narrow green leaves subtly tinged with burgundy from early summer, deepening to brilliant crimson by autumn. Mid-summer brings airy, burgundy-tinged flower panicles that hover above the foliage, turning tan and persisting as attractive seedheads into winter. With a compact, vertical clump habit reaching about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) in foliage and up to ~150 cm (5 ft) including blooms, it retains a stiff structure without flopping season‑long, creating architectural presence. Hardy across Zones 4–9 and adaptable to a wide range of soils—including clay, wet sites, and salt-prone areas—it’s low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and deer‑resistant.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Green leaves reddening to crimson in fall
  • Airy burgundy-tinged panicles aging to tan
  • Compact upright form with winter seedhead interest
Specifications Details
Colour Green foliage with red tinges; burgundy seedheads aging to tan
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft); up to ~150 cm (5 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~75–90 cm (2.5–3 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes (generally resistant)
Plant Timing Warm‑season perennial; emerges late spring
Bloom Timing August - October
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart
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Panicum virgatum – Rotstrahlbusch

A standout red-foliaged switchgrass cultivar, ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ features upright, narrow green leaves subtly tinged with burgundy from early summer, deepening to brilliant crimson by autumn. Mid-summer brings airy, burgundy-tinged flower panicles that hover above the foliage, turning tan and persisting as attractive seedheads into winter. With a compact, vertical clump habit reaching about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) in foliage and up to ~150 cm (5 ft) including blooms, it retains a stiff structure without flopping season‑long, creating architectural presence. Hardy across Zones 4–9 and adaptable to a wide range of soils—including clay, wet sites, and salt-prone areas—it’s low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and deer‑resistant.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Green leaves reddening to crimson in fall
  • Airy burgundy-tinged panicles aging to tan
  • Compact upright form with winter seedhead interest
Specifications Details
Colour Green foliage with red tinges; burgundy seedheads aging to tan
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft); up to ~150 cm (5 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~75–90 cm (2.5–3 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes (generally resistant)
Plant Timing Warm‑season perennial; emerges late spring
Bloom Timing August - October
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart
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