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Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch - Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch
Switchgrass

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Superb packaging, well protected. As soon as it arrived, I planted and watered the young plant. Now, all that's left is to watch it grow. I love it.

Sandra, 26/07/2022

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Value-for-money
A stunning dark green foliage that turns fiery colors in autumn.
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, August to September
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

The Switch Grass or Panicum virgatum is an ornamental grass native to the United States. Adapted to extreme conditions, panicum tolerates drought and cold, it is versatile and adapts to many situations in the garden. Non-suckering, this grass with an upright habit is highly appreciated in small gardens.

The panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' is an ornamental grass with superb olive green foliage, gradually turning red and then purple at the end of the season. Its fine purple flower spikes blend perfectly with the autumn foliage.

This grass adapts to any well-draining soil, it is particularly well suited to coastal areas as it tolerates sea spray.

Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch - Switchgrass in pictures

Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch - Switchgrass (Flowering) Flowering
Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch - Switchgrass (Foliage) Foliage
Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbusch - Switchgrass (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Panicum

Species

virgatum

Cultivar

Rotstrahlbusch

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Switchgrass

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Planting and care

Planting in well-drained and sunny soil. A good fertilizer is appreciated by the young plant 2 to 3 times a year.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, August to September

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the dry stems to 15 cm (6in) from the soil, using secateurs or shears, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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