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.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Panicum |
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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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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