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Shaggy Switch Grass

Shaggy Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum 'Shaggy'

Drought Tolerant Native to North America

SKU: G-PANVSHA
Collection: Grasses
Tags: New for 2025, grass, panicum, switch grass

This collector item has a picturesque shape. It has a tall yet naturally unkempt habit and begins flowering in July. The seed heads are large and tend to hang in one direction even before opening. They open as a warm green before turning golden later in the summer. The leaves are green and form a dense mass.

Details

Botanical NamePanicum virgatum 'Shaggy'
Height175cm
Spread75cm
ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
HardinessZone 3
Bloom MonthsAugust
FeaturesDrought Tolerant, Native to North America

Planting Instructions

Diagram of plant in large hole filled with soil
  • Remove from the growing container.
  • Dig a hole 2 times container size and same depth of container.
  • Refill with dry soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.