'Shenandoah' Switchgrass

Panicum 'Shenandoah' is an exceptional ornamental grass that will truly brighten up your landscaping. Its foliage, a bluish-green in spring, gradually takes on reddish hues starting in summer, culminating in a deep burgundy red in the fall.

In summer, its delicate pinkish flower panicles, although subtle, add a touch of airiness to the overall appearance. But it's undeniably its flamboyant foliage that makes Panicum 'Shenandoah' such a distinctive and sought-after plant.

Characteristics:

• Habit: Upright and compact, forming a dense and elegant clump.
• Height: Reaches approximately 1 to 1.2 metres in height, including the inflorescences (flower clusters).
• Foliage: Bluish-green in spring, gradually turning red from summer onwards, becoming entirely purple-burgundy in autumn.
• Flowering: Airy flower panicles, reddish in summer, turning beige in autumn and persisting for part of the winter.
• Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
• Exposure: Prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade.
• Soil: Adapts to a variety of well-drained soils, even dry ones.
• Maintenance: Very easy to care for, requires little watering once established.

Uses:

• Mass Planting: Creates a spectacular focal point in mass plantings or as a standalone specimen.
• Borders: Provides structure to borders and adds verticality.
• Accent: Planted on its own, it becomes a striking focal point in the landscape.
• Container Planting: Can be grown in pots to decorate patios and balconies.