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| Family | Gramineae | | Plant Type | ornamental grass | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | The ornamental grass Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' (switch grass) bears showy blooms during mid summer to late winter. The foliage is showy. | | Typical Uses | Cut flowers and dried flowers. | | Special Characteristics | In autumn, Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest. | | |
