{"product_id":"panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass","title":"Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switch Grass)","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shenandoah'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e'Shenandoah' Switch Grass is a beautiful ornamental grass prized for its dramatic foliage color and graceful, upright habit. Fresh green blades emerge in spring with distinctive red tips, with the red coloration gradually intensifying as the season progresses. By fall, the foliage develops rich shades of burgundy and wine-red, creating an incredible display of warm seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn summer, airy reddish-pink flower panicles rise above the foliage, adding soft texture and movement to the landscape. Its tidy, clump-forming habit makes 'Shenandoah' an excellent choice for perennial borders, mass plantings, erosion control, naturalized landscapes, and large containers. Heat tolerance, deer resistance, and easy maintenance make it an especially dependable landscape grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4 feet in bloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clumping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with Red to Burgundy Seasonal Color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncredible Foliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green blades develop red tips before deepening to rich burgundy in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiry Summer Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate reddish-pink panicles add beautiful movement and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright \u0026amp; Clumping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates vertical interest without an aggressive spreading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-tolerant, deer-resistant, and useful for erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits Wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides valuable cover and seed for birds while adding year-round landscape interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether planted in masses for a dramatic sweep of color or used as a vertical accent among flowering perennials, \u003cstrong\u003e'Shenandoah' Switch Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e brings beautiful movement, changing foliage, and dependable structure to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eShenandoah Switch Grass Basic Care: Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches of soil are dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during the first growing season. Once established, 'Shenandoah' is drought-tolerant but appreciates occasional deep watering during extended hot, dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it develops its strongest growth and richest red coloration. It can tolerate partial sun, though foliage may remain greener with less sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a wide variety of soil types. Plant in well-draining soil, although established plants can tolerate both occasional drought and periods of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerant of summer heat once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally requires little fertilizer. If needed, apply a light layer of compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the dried foliage and seed heads standing through winter for added texture and wildlife value. Cut the plant back to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e before new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the deepest burgundy foliage, give \u003cstrong\u003e'Shenandoah'\u003c\/strong\u003e plenty of sunlight. Its clumping growth habit works beautifully in groups, borders, and mixed perennial beds, and you can divide mature clumps in spring as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Valley Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Growers Pot","offer_id":48628924154074,"sku":"PRN.1#Shnndoa","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3246\/0132\/files\/Shenandoah_Switch_Grass_1_FGT.jpg?v=1789744564","url":"https:\/\/www.magicvalleygardens.com\/products\/panicum-virgatum-shenandoah-switch-grass","provider":"Magic Valley Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}