We recommend planting with Bumper Crop a rich organic soil builder Common Name: Switch Grass Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' is a popular switch grass cultivar that is known for its compact habit and striking red-purple fall color. In summer airy reddish-pink flower panicles rise above burgundy highlighted leaves. The panicles turn soft beige in autumn as foliage intensifies to a deep wine red. The winter leaves and seed heads develop an attractive amber glow. This handsome grass thrives in prairie type settings or in sunny gardens with moist, average or dry soils. Common Name: switch grass Type: Ornamental grass Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: July to February Bloom Description: Reddish-pink Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall Other: Winter Interest Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Wet Soil, Black Walnut