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Switch Grass - Shenandoah, 1 Pack

Panicum virgatum – Shenandoah 

This award-winning native switchgrass begins the season with upright, narrow bluish‑green foliage that develops rich burgundy‑red tips by early summer, deepening into a full red-purple canopy by fall. Tall, airy reddish-pink flower panicles emerge in mid-summer, floating above the foliage like a delicate cloud and aging to tan seedheads that persist well into winter. Typically forming a compact columnar clump about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) tall (extending to ~150 cm with flowers) and a similar spread, 'Shenandoah' retains a stiff, architectural form across seasons. Hardy in Zones 4–9, this drought- and deer-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun and moist soil and is excellent for naturalistic planting, prairies, rain gardens, and winter wildlife interest.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Foliage turns burgundy-red by midsummer
  • Airy reddish-pink panicles aging to tan
  • Upright, compact vase form ideal for structure
Specifications Details
Colour Bluish-green foliage turning burgundy-red; pinkish‑red panicles to tan seedheads
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft); ~150 cm (5 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes
Plant Timing Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring
Bloom Timing June - August
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~90 cm (36 in) apart
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Panicum virgatum – Shenandoah 

This award-winning native switchgrass begins the season with upright, narrow bluish‑green foliage that develops rich burgundy‑red tips by early summer, deepening into a full red-purple canopy by fall. Tall, airy reddish-pink flower panicles emerge in mid-summer, floating above the foliage like a delicate cloud and aging to tan seedheads that persist well into winter. Typically forming a compact columnar clump about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) tall (extending to ~150 cm with flowers) and a similar spread, 'Shenandoah' retains a stiff, architectural form across seasons. Hardy in Zones 4–9, this drought- and deer-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun and moist soil and is excellent for naturalistic planting, prairies, rain gardens, and winter wildlife interest.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Foliage turns burgundy-red by midsummer
  • Airy reddish-pink panicles aging to tan
  • Upright, compact vase form ideal for structure
Specifications Details
Colour Bluish-green foliage turning burgundy-red; pinkish‑red panicles to tan seedheads
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft); ~150 cm (5 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes
Plant Timing Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring
Bloom Timing June - August
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~90 cm (36 in) apart
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