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Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'

$1614 $1899
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  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Hot Rod Switch Grass
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 36-48 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 24-36 Inches 

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' is an upright and sturdy ornamental grass that makes an impact in the garden. The blades emerge bluish-green and then quickly darken to red until the entire plant is deep maroon. It turns red earlier than other Panicum varieties. Switch grass is a very important component of the tallgrass prairie that used to cover much of the eastern United States, and this variety is a wonderful choice for extended landscape interest in your own yard. U.S. native.

Uses: Bogs, Borders, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Pond Edges, Rain Gardens, Screening, Stream Banks, Xeriscaping
Nature Attraction: Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant
Notable Features: Colorful Foliage, Cut Flowers, Tolerates Drought, Salt, & Pollution, Native
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips

Prefers full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil, though adaptable to most soils. Cut to 3" - 4" in late winter. Divide from mid-spring to early summer, if necessary.

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Due to ongoing maintenance, some plants may have recently been pruned back.

This does not affect their health.

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Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'
Romence Gardens

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'

$1614 $1899
  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Hot Rod Switch Grass
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 36-48 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 24-36 Inches 

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' is an upright and sturdy ornamental grass that makes an impact in the garden. The blades emerge bluish-green and then quickly darken to red until the entire plant is deep maroon. It turns red earlier than other Panicum varieties. Switch grass is a very important component of the tallgrass prairie that used to cover much of the eastern United States, and this variety is a wonderful choice for extended landscape interest in your own yard. U.S. native.

Uses: Bogs, Borders, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Pond Edges, Rain Gardens, Screening, Stream Banks, Xeriscaping
Nature Attraction: Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant
Notable Features: Colorful Foliage, Cut Flowers, Tolerates Drought, Salt, & Pollution, Native
Growth Habit: Upright

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