Native to: Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'
Hot Rod Switch Grass, Red Switch Grass
- Main interest:
- the reddest or one of the reddest switch grass variety, upright habit, drought tolerant, native
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- purple-white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- August to September
- Foliage:
- bluish green turning red-purple
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)
- Use:
- mass planting, low hedge, container, foundation, rock garden, xeriscaping
Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' is a spectacular new red switch grass variety with bold colour! It has a firmly upright habit, and blue-green foliage that reddens rapidly until the entire plant is a deep burgundy in summer. As the season progresses, so does the intensity of the foliage. In late summer, airy purple flower panicles produce showy flower heads. Hot Rod Switch Grass is a native cultivar that grows to 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide; and adds wonderful texture and movement to the garden and landscape. Seed heads provide wonderful winter interest, and shelter for songbirds.
Great for mass planting and containers, and small gardens. This Red Switchgrass prefers a well-drained soil, but is drought tolerant once established. Should be grown in full sun for best colour.
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$14.99
- Main interest:
- the reddest or one of the reddest switch grass variety, upright habit, drought tolerant, native
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- purple-white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- August to September
- Foliage:
- bluish green turning red-purple
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)
- Use:
- mass planting, low hedge, container, foundation, rock garden, xeriscaping
Also known as: Hot Rod Switchgrass, Red Switchgrass
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