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Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'

$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.

Delivery and Shipping

Our current processing time is 1-3 business days. See map at the bottom of the product page for transit time once shipped.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Available For Preorder Only

Plants will begin shipping March 31, 2025. See the map below for more accurate shipping times.

When Will My Order Ship?

Your order will be scheduled for shipment based on the last frost date in your area as indicated by this map and on the maturity of the plants themselves. If you would prefer a different ship date, please include that in the notes of your order.

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Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'
Romence Gardens

Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'

$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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