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Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch
Red Ray Switch Grass (Red Switch Grass)
Rotstrahlbusch is distinguished by its smaller size, intense red colour in the summer, and the airy, deep burgundy-red seedheads.
- » Forms a dense, upright clump of green leaves with slight hints of red
- » Pinkish, airy, cloud-like panicles shimmer above the foliage
- » Leaves turn an intense dark red in late summer, starting at the tips
- » The foliage and flower turn beige-brown for the winter
- » Bloom Time: Late summer
- » Flower Height: 125 cm
- » Foliage Height: 100 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
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 'Rotstrahlbusch'
This grass grows in a 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.