Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Rotstrahlbusch Switchgrass

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 Flower Notes:
Pink
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Going to burgundy in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
5 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
medium to wet
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Flower panicles are showy, and are quite long and will turn fromyellow to beige. Seed plumes will stay attached into the winter months adding texture to the winter landscape. Occasional problems with rust in hot and humid climates. Insects that may cause problems are Japanese beetles, thrips, and spider mites.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 367
  • Mass Plantings 268
  • Naturalizing 101
  • Drought Tolerant 275

    • Additional Information

    'Rotstrahlbusch' is used for the burgundy-red color it has in the fall. Similar vertical clump to 'Northwind'.

    When Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    2 Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12017_00418*AHCR
    22017_00356*AHCR

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