Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Switch Grass
Leaves start out green, turn dark red by July, and eventually turn wine-colored by September -unmatched for its color! Airy red flower plumes appear in late summer. A "Great Plant Pick" for the Pacific Northwest! (Ornamental Grass)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
3-4' tall x 3-4' wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial InsectsAttracts Birds Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil