Switch Grass. A clump-forming grass with arching narrow leaves turning reddish purple in the autumn. Mauve-purple flowerspikes from mid-summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Panicum virgatum ‘Rubrum’
A clump-forming grass with arching narrow leaves turning reddish purple in the autumn. Mauve-purple flowerspikes from mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Panicum |
|---|---|
| Species | virgatum |
| Varietry | 'Rubrum' |
| Common Name | Switch Grass |
| Flower Colour | mauve, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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