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Panicum virgatum Hanse Herms
Hanse Herms Switch Grass (Red Switch Grass)
A loose clump of arching, green leaves on sturdy stems supporting airy, cloud-like, silvery-green panicles. The foliage and flowerheads turn intense shades of red-orange to burgundy in the fall.
- » AKA Panicum virgatum 'Haense Herms'
- » Forms a loose upright clump of arching green leaves on sturdy stems
- » This grass is topped with silvery-green airy cloud-like panicles in late summer
- » Leaves turn intense shades of red-orange, then burgundy in the fall
- » The foliage and flower turn beige-brown for the winter
- » Bloom Time: Late summer
- » Flower Height: 125 cm
- » Foliage Height: 100 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms'
This grass grows in a wide variety of soil conditions from wet to average, and is drought tolerant, once established. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.