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Panicum virgatum Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers Switch Grass (Red Switch Grass)
They form a tight, upright clump of blue-green foliage developing blood-red tips which become more prominent throughout the season. Foliage and flowerheads turn beige-brown for the winter.
- » A Canadian introduction
- » Forms a tight upright clump of blue-green foliage
- » Burgundy-red, airy, cloud-like panicles, 30 cm long, rise above the foliage
- » The tips develop blood-red tones by midsummer becoming more prominent throughout the season
- » The foliage and flower turn beige-brown for the winter
- » Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
- » Flower Height: 150 cm
- » Foliage Height: 60 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Panicum virgatum 'Blood Brothers'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Blood Brothers'
This grass grows in wide variety of soil conditions from wet to average, and is drought tolerant once established. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.
