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Panicum virgatum 'Red Fountainbush'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Panicum virgatum 'Red Fountainbush' (tall switch grass) bears faded green blooms during late summer to mid autumn. This plant has deep green foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for the stunning Panicum virgatum 'Red Fountainbush' (tall switch grass) which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.