Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’
$34.99
Panicum virgatum Blood Brothers forms an upright blue-green clump whose blade tips turn blood-red by midsummer, under airy burgundy-red panicles that age tan.
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Description
Panicum virgatum Blood Brothers forms an upright, slightly vase-shaped clump of blue-green blades whose tips develop blood-red and burgundy tones from midsummer into fall. Airy reddish panicles rise above the foliage in late summer, then mature toward tan while the clump keeps its vertical structure.
Plant in full sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid shade and overly rich ground, which can weaken the upright form. Water regularly during the first season, then cut the clump back in early spring before new growth begins. Divide established clumps in spring when needed.
Switchgrass can be toxic to grazing animals if eaten, so keep it out of livestock areas.
Additional information
| Height | 120 cm – 150 cm |
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| Spread | 80 cm – 90 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Panicum virgatum 'Blood Brothers' |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring as new growth begins. |
| Pruning | Cut the clump back to about 4 inches above ground in early spring. |
| Hazardous information | Panicum virgatum can be toxic to grazing animals if eaten. Keep it out of livestock areas. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly during the first season; established clumps tolerate drought. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun; shade can weaken the upright form. |
| Color flower autumn | Red |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Structural, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid shade and overly rich soil. Cut back to about 4 inches in early spring. |
| Soil | Clay, Sand |
| Local names | Blood Brothers switchgrass, Red switchgrass |
| Blomidon Item No | Z1PANVIBB0001G, Z1PANVIBB0002G |
| Usps | Blue-green blades develop bold blood-red tips by midsummer., Airy reddish panicles mature toward tan and persist into fall. |