Panicum virgatum 'Rehbraun'
switch grass
Pendent clusters of tiny, purple-green spikelets and upright mid-green leaves turning rich reddish-purple in autumn. This deciduous ornamental...
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Plant description
Pendent clusters of tiny, purple-green spikelets and upright mid-green leaves turning rich reddish-purple in autumn. This deciduous ornamental grass is renowned for its striking autumn colour. It's perfect for providing vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained new perennial border.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Panicum virgatum Rehbraun:
Lift and divide congested colonies between mid-spring and summer
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
Late ornamental grasses
Late-season grasses come into their own from September adding another element or two - movement and texture to your garden. Most are tall and graceful and most move and sway with a gossamer presence. As autumn continues the texture of the awns, be it soft
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