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Shenandoah Switch Grass Information
About The Shenandoah Switch Grass
Steal the Show With Shenandoah Switch Grass
Bring bold color and movement to the landscape with Shenandoah Switch Grass, one of the most eye-catching ornamental grasses you can grow. Fresh green blades emerge in spring brushed with deep red tips, intensifying through summer before turning a rich burgundy-red in fall. Airy reddish-pink flower plumes float above the foliage in summer, adding soft texture and motion to garden beds and borders.
Fast growing and easy to care for, Shenandoah Switch Grass thrives in heat, handles coastal conditions, and helps control erosion on slopes or difficult planting areas. Its upright habit makes it perfect for mass plantings, background borders, privacy screens, or adding height and drama to large containers. Birds appreciate the shelter and seasonal seed heads, while deer tend to leave it alone.
Why You'll Love the Shenandoah Switch Grass
- Striking foliage changes from green with red tips to rich burgundy in fall
- Airy reddish-pink flower plumes add texture and movement in summer
- Fast-growing ornamental grass with an upright, tidy habit
- Excellent for mass plantings, borders, erosion control, and containers
- Thrives in heat, humidity, and coastal conditions
- Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant and beneficial for birds and pollinators
- Provides long-lasting seasonal interest from spring through fall
Shenandoah Switch Grass Details
Mature Height:
4 ft.
Mature Width:
2-3 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Botanical Name:
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AZ, OR
Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Shenandoah Switch Grass
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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