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Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum' (Switch grass 'Rubrum')
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum'
Other names
Switch grass 'Rubrum'
Genus
Panicum Panicum
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubrum' _ 'Rubrum' is a narrowly upright, clump-forming perennialo grass with flat, linear, purple-red leaves turning bright red in the autumn and panicles of purple-green flower spikelets in autumn turning a chestnut brown in seed.
Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Flushed red in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum' (Switch grass 'Rubrum') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in soil that is medium to light and moderately fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum'
Other names
Switch grass 'Rubrum'
Genus
Panicum Panicum
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubrum' _ 'Rubrum' is a narrowly upright, clump-forming perennialo grass with flat, linear, purple-red leaves turning bright red in the autumn and panicles of purple-green flower spikelets in autumn turning a chestnut brown in seed.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Flushed red in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Panicum virgatum 'Rubrum' (Switch grass 'Rubrum') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in soil that is medium to light and moderately fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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