Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Red Switch Grass
A clump-forming warm season grass. Very adaptable to many soil conditions. Red to copper flower at 4′-6′
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Red
- Bloom Time: July
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Red
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- April
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
Possible Substitutions for Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Maiden Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Panicum virgatum 'Haense Herms'
Haense Herms Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
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