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Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch

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Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch

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Switchgrass, Old Switch Panic Grass
 
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B10, C7
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch Switchgrass, Old Switch Panic Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Tufting, Upright

Description:
A rhizome, perennial grass that has very strong, showy, upright stems of green foliage. In Summer burgundy flower seed heads appear above the stems and then in Autumn the leaves turn a red tinge giving year round colour display. Makes a soothing swishing sound in the wind, ideal for a sensory garden. Grows to approx 1m tall by 80cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained