Grass Panicum Red Flame

Common Name: Red Switch Grass

A boldly colored grass with native roots, 'Red Flame' is primed to set your garden ablaze in late summer. This warm season grass emerges with blue-green foliage before turning almost completely wine red by summer's end. Compared with classic varieties like 'Shenandoah', 'Red Flame' has a greater saturation of red color on each leaf and incredible vigor. Use this grass for its color, texture, and durability in the landscape.

Switch grass gets its name from the peaceful swishing sound it makes when blowing in the wind. All parts of this grass are very sturdy, and will remain standing thru winter unless snows are heavy. This provides important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter. This grass is very versitile from a design standpoint; it is effective as a specimen, in masses, for screening, alongside ponds or streams, or even in large containers.

Height:

3.0-3.5 Feet

Spread:

2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Red shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Modern

Prairie

Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America