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Hot Rod Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' PP #26,074
Pronunciation: PAN-ih-kum vir-GA-tum
SKU #40501
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | A compact, drought and salt tolerant, clumping grass with excellent vertical form. Blue-green foliage during the growing season turns a deep burgundy in summer. Airy purple flower panicles produce showy seed heads that provide winter interest. A haven for wintering songbirds. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow and adaptable to most soil types; prefers semi-moist to wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once established. Cut old foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring. |
Details
| Description | A compact, drought and salt tolerant, clumping grass with excellent vertical form. Blue-green foliage during the growing season turns a deep burgundy in summer. Airy purple flower panicles produce showy seed heads that provide winter interest. A haven for wintering songbirds. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | Purple |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow and adaptable to most soil types; prefers semi-moist to wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once established. Cut old foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hot Rod Switch Grass produce flowers?
Summer
Is Hot Rod Switch Grass evergreen or deciduous?
Hot Rod Switch Grass is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Hot Rod Switch Grass?
Hot Rod Switch Grass is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Hot Rod Switch Grass resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Hot Rod Switch Grass grow?
Hot Rod Switch Grass has a Moderate growth rate.
What color are Hot Rod Switch Grass flowers?
Hot Rod Switch Grass produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hot Rod Switch Grass?
Hot Rod Switch Grass has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Hot Rod Switch Grass?
Good companion plants for Hot Rod Switch Grass include: Barberry (Berberis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Hot Rod Switch Grass?
Easy to grow and adaptable to most soil types; prefers semi-moist to wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once established. Cut old foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.