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Week 16 – April 19, 2024

Plant Information

Grass Panicum Ruby Ribbons

  • Grass Panicum Ruby Ribbons - Bloom
  • Grass Panicum Ruby Ribbons - Commercial Landscape 1
  • Grass Panicum Ruby Ribbons - Landscape
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum

Common Name: Switch Grass

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Height: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun

General Information: Lovely blue-green foliage emerges in the Spring, maturing to a wine-red color by mid-Summer.
The perfect accent grass for large containers and beds.

Grower Information:

Lovely blue-green foliage emerges in the Spring, maturing to a wine-red color by mid-Summer.

  • The perfect accent grass for large containers and beds. 
  • Available as a liner only.

'RR1'

Protection Information: PP17,944

(Flowering Only License)