Add upright native texture, red-tipped foliage, and airy pink flower clouds to sunny borders. Shenandoah Switch Grass forms a dense clump that develops increasingly rich red tones through summer and fall. Flower panicles persist into winter for extended interest.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 Mature Height: 3'–4' Mature Width: 2'–3' Spacing: 2' Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate Growth Rate: Fast Plant Details Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Common Name: Shenandoah Switch Grass Plant Type: Native Ornamental Grass Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, and Clumping Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Green foliage with red tips Burgundy fall color Airy pink summer flowers Persistent winter seedheads Native wildlife value Landscape Uses Native gardens Borders Rain gardens Mass plantings Containers Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun to part sun. Provide well-drained soil. Avoid heavy shade that may weaken the upright form. Cut old foliage back in late winter. Companion Plants Echinacea Magnus Baptisia Purple Smoke Coreopsis Salvia Liriope Big Blue Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.