Panicum ‘Shenandoah’ is a standout ornamental grass with green foliage that gradually deepens to rich burgundy red through the season. Upright and elegant, it brings strong colour and structure from summer into autumn.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Ornamental grass
Foliage colour: Green turning deep red
Flower colour: Soft pink
Flowering period: Late summer to autumn
Height and spread: Approx. 120 to 150cm x 60cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, free draining soil
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous. Strong winter structure before cutting back.

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' 9cm

Panicum ‘Shenandoah’ is a standout ornamental grass with green foliage that gradually deepens to rich burgundy red through the season. Upright and elegant, it brings strong colour and structure from summer into autumn.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Ornamental grass
Foliage colour: Green turning deep red
Flower colour: Soft pink
Flowering period: Late summer to autumn
Height and spread: Approx. 120 to 150cm x 60cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, free draining soil
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous. Strong winter structure before cutting back.

Common Questions

Is it more colourful than other Panicum

Yes, it is one of the strongest for red foliage.

Does it need staking

No, it holds itself well.

Is it good for prairie planting

Yes, excellent for prairie and naturalistic schemes.

Planting Ideas


Perfect for bold colour accents in borders and large planting schemes.

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Dormancy and seasonal appearance

Deciduous, with colour intensifying in late summer and autumn.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil, Well drained soil, Clay soil

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