Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Switchgrass
Crimson flower heads dance atop red-tipped blades in fall. Creates an upright arching mass. Burgundy-red fall color makes this an outstanding grass. A "Great Plant Pick" for the Pacific Northwest. (Ornamental Grass)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
3' tall x 2' wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesColorful Foliage Colorful Foliage
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil