{"product_id":"shenandoah-switch-grass","title":"Shenandoah Switch Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA native ornamental grass with airy pink summer plumes and some of the most vivid red fall color of any grass — Shenandoah earns its spot in the landscape every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah') is a compact, upright native grass prized for its extraordinary fall color. The fine, blue-green foliage begins turning red at the tips in midsummer, deepening to a rich, saturated red-burgundy by fall that's unlike anything else in the ornamental grass world. Airy, pinkish-red plumes appear in late summer, adding a soft, hazy texture above the foliage. At 3–4 feet tall it's a well-behaved, manageable size that works in mixed borders, rain gardens, naturalistic plantings, and mass plantings for maximum fall impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShenandoah is the native grass that makes fall gardeners look like geniuses. The red color is genuinely spectacular — a rich, saturated burgundy-red that starts at the tips in midsummer and works its way down the entire plant by fall. Mass plant it and the effect is breathtaking. It's a native grass, which means it supports local wildlife, tolerates a wide range of soils including wet and clay, and thrives in the conditions it evolved for. Drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and virtually maintenance-free. Cut it back in late winter and it comes back stronger every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours daily for best color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; tolerates wet soils too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to -30°F (Zone 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy — native grass, extremely adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back to 4–6 inches in late winter before new growth emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 ft tall; upright, clumping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer (airy pinkish-red plumes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich red-burgundy — one of the best of any ornamental grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":50051112141048,"sku":"PER-ORN-SHE-NA-3G","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/shutterstock_2035566362.jpg?v=1784839971","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/shenandoah-switch-grass","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}