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Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' (Switch Grass)

Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons'


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' Common Name: Switch Grass Genus: Panicum
Panicum Ruby Ribbons’ soft blue-green foliage emerges in the spring on upright, clumping plants. The foliage takes on a wine-red color in early summer, which intensifies as the season progresses. Flower heads appear in late summer, followed by ornamental seed heads, which, if left uncut, provide long-lasting winter interest.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Red, airy seed heads; blue-green foliage turns burgundy-red in mid-summer.
 Care: Water regularly, do not overwater.
 Propagation:

By dividing the rootball.


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Information provided by Santa Rosa Gardens
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Early Fall; Late Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Low- Maintenance, Combinations, Sun, Texture, Backyard, Front Yard, Dried Flower, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style , Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Grasses,Perennials

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