Description
Best burgundy-red coloring of all the switch grasses. Deep-green foliage takes on red hues by midsummer. The coloring becomes more pronounced until it turns deep burgundy-wine by September. Tolerates a wide range of soil.
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Switch grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 10
Mature Height: 48 inches
Seedhead Color: Red
Exposure: Full Sun
Season: |
Warm Weather |
Pot Size: |
72 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Switch grass |
Zone: |
4 |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Zone: |
10 |
Height: |
3-4 ft |
Color: |
Red |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Genus: |
Panicum |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 72. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 10 - 12 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at very low levels of 50-75 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, Panicum rust.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long day
Other: Requires warm soil to grow, or roots will rot.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 10 - 12 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at very low levels of 50-75 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, Panicum rust.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long day
Other: Requires warm soil to grow, or roots will rot.
