Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’

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Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’

Red Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.500

Another Canadian introduction, this Switch Grass develops outstanding foliage colour. It forms an upright, slightly vase-shaped mound of blue-green leaves, the tips developing red tones by midsummer that get better through the autumn. Foliage is somewhat more blue than P. ‘Blood Brothers'. Sprays of small reddish flowers develop into tan seedhead by late fall. Remains sturdy and attractive well into winter. Great in a sunny border.

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Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’

Optimal Growing Conditions	Appearance and Characteristics

Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist Care Level Easy	Flower Colour Red Blooming Time Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage Color Blue Deep Green Red Variegated Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed Specimen Waterside Wild Flower Height 120-150 cm 47-59 inches Spread 80-90 cm 31-35 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium

Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’

Red Switch Grass

Plant number: 8.290.500

Further details for Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Samurai’