= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
low
tan
fall
3 to 5 ft.
18 to 24 in.
Yes
species is native to most of the United States
sun
USDA zones 4-9
hardy to 7,000 ft.
Shenandoah switchgrass is an upright ornamental grass selected from the native species. It has green leaves tipped with red. The burgundy red color intensifies through the summer. By fall the foliage is an attractive blend of oranges, yellows and burgundies.
Just like other switchgrass cultivars, the flowers are airy, branched clusters that float above the foliage by early fall.
Shenandoah switchgrass is a beautiful cultivar. We have tried planting it many times at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It some locations in performs beautifully, adding season-long interest with its red-tipped leaves.
Unfortunately, it seems to be a favorite plant of rabbits. Some plants have been killed by their extensive browsing. It is not a good choice for landscapes with constant rabbits present.
In spring, cut the old stems and leaves to ground level before new growth appears.
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