36-48" tall (48-60" with plumes) x 18-24" wide.Fast growing 'Shenandoah' Red Switchgrass is one of the all-time favorite ornamental grasses. This grass grew in USDA Growing Zones 5-9. Switchgrass is easily identified by a small nest of hair where the blades attach to the sheath. Water for the first week daily after planting. ‘Prairie Fire’ has a fibrous root system that grows to more than 10 feet deep, making it drought tolerant. Height (Inches) 60. The grass persists into winter. Looks great in my gardens! You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. Planting & Care for Red Switchgrass. Learn More. The prairie grass switchgrass fuels power plants and has become an effective bio-fuel. Go *-+ * Share. We Sell Plants Not Seeds - Anyone Can Order at Low Grower Prices - We Ship Everywhere. Learn More. Red Switchgrass, Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a native species that attracts birds and butterflies and will be as tough as nails through cold winters and summer droughts. Switchgrass adapts well to differing climates, soils, and rainfall making it ideal for protection against soil erosion. Striking Fall Color. Different versions of these grasses thrive in locations around the world. It is a forming sod grass with a round reddish stem. The loose and open panicles (pyramidal shaped seed heads) appear in August or September, and remain attractive all winter. Cave-n-Rock switchgrass is a perennial, warm season native grass that grows an average of 3-5 feet tall, but in some regions, can reach up to 6 feet tall at maturity. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving. North-American-native switch grass offers outstanding texture, airy plumes in late summer and autumn, and fantastic winter color. Its spiked stems help add light golden or green hues to landscaping. The blooming season lasts from the mid-months of Summer to February, and blooming produces bright flowers with a pink-shaded hue. Biomass crops are renewable, potentially less polluting than conventional energy sources, and typically do not add to environmental levels of carbon dioxide. This plant varies considerably in terms of its height and its physical appearance. Open your plants and inspect the same day received. Easily grown in a variety of conditions, it tolerates both clay and sandy soils. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted. All Rights Reserved. Ornamental grasses. Performs well on a wide range of soils. "Shenandoah" appreciates regular deep watering but will survive dry summers as it is moderately xeric. “Cave-in-Rock” Cultivar plant material is from near the Ohio River at Cave-in-Rock, Illinois and was developed for forage, and a variety of other uses. Specifications. A tote typically contains a minimum of 500 lbs and a maximum of 2000 lbs. The blooming season lasts from the mid-months of Summer to February, and blooming produces bright flowers with a pink-shaded hue. Valuable as livestock forage, wildlife habitat, erosion control and biofuel source. Planting & Care for Switchgrass. Tallest of the switchgrass; It's an outstanding selection of Panicum. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. ‘Prairie Fire’ is a distinctly red form of switchgrass. Several herbaceous plants and trees are candidates for biomass crops. Dusting with plain, all-purpose flour will deter the grasshoppers without harming the plants. This beautiful selection of Switch Grass is valued for its red foliage. The hardiness and flexibility of different Panic Grass species make this plant an excellent solution for gardeners seeking hardy grasses to cover barren "problem spots" in rock gardens or other hard-to-mow sites. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. Our professional wildlife biologists design mixes that meet and exceed local, state and federal standards, provide quality habitat for wildlife and do so at affordable prices. A soil test before seeding is recommended to determine whether phosphorus and potassium are necessary. Switchgrass is one of the easiest forms of wildlife cover to plant and if planted correctly, switchgrass can be fully established after only 2 Summers of growth! The strong upright growth produces a lovely cloud of airy seed heads in the fall. bag that plants … Alamo Switchgrass is the leader of renewable cellulosic and biomass production. This grass can also be planted for pasture hay. Switchgrass is an important prairie grass and a handsome landscaping plant as well, lending a golden color to the autumn landscape. Switchgrass has gained popularity as a decorative grass in gardens, but it also occurs naturally in many North American prairies. Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. 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