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Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’
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Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’
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Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’


Red Switch Grass

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.070


A Canadian introduction, this Switch Grass develops outstanding foliage colour. It forms an upright, slightly vase-shaped mound of green-blue leaves, the tips developing blood-red tones by midsummer that get better through the autumn. Sprays of small reddish flowers develop into tan seedheads by late fall. Remains sturdy and attractive well into winter. Great in a sunny border. Discovered by Canadian gardener Dale Smith as a sport of ‘Heavy Metal’ in her former garden near St. Thomas, Ontario. If we had to pick one, this would be the most beautiful red-colored Panicum we know.

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Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’


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Height
   120-150 cm
   47-59 inches
Spread
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
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