#3 Grass Switch Shenandoah

Latin Name: Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Height: 3 - 4 feet Spread: 3 - 4 feet Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun; Part Shade Bloom Time: July to August Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Description: Shenandoah has an arching, upright habit with green blades tipped in red. The green changes to burgundy in autumn. Starting in July, a show of pinkish, airy cloud-like panicles can be viewed. These eventually give way to the seed heads. Seed heads can be left for the birds to enjoy or cut the stems to use in autumn and winter décor. Cut clumps back in late winter to early spring to approximately 3 inches above the ground. Attracts: Butterflies; Birds Other Names: Red Switchgrass; Panic Grass; Thatchgrass; Wild Redtop