Red Flame Switch Grass
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Red Flame Switch Grass

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 3.5 Feet
  • Mature Spread 18 - 30 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

The strikingly colored Red Flame Switch Grass is bound to spark interest in your garden. A cultivar of Panicum virgatum, ‘Red Flame’ produces dainty flower clusters over the summer. The attractive blue-green foliage turns a glorious red in the fall. Growing to around 40 inches tall, this switchgrass is tough and perfect for adding some movement and sound to the landscape.

Native to North America, Red Flame Switch Grass grows tall with an upright habit. It is easy to grow and can tolerate drought conditions once established. Being low maintenance, it needs little ongoing care and has a wide range of uses from container planting to foundation specimen; however, it perhaps looks best when grown en masse.

Red Flame Switch Grass Care

For the boldest colors and sturdiest stems, this Red Flame Switch Grass likes to be grown in full sun. It can tolerate most soil types, but prefers a neutral to slightly acidic soil pH. Unlike most ornamental grasses, it can cope with wet and dry soils once established. ‘Red flame’ does not need feeding and can even struggle to stand upright if given too much nitrogen. Regular irrigation is required after planting and for the first season. 

As a low-maintenance ornamental grass, Red Flame Switch Grass only needs cutting back to just above soil level in late winter before new growth emerges. When grown in a container, you may need to water this grass more often than when grown directly in the soil to prevent the soil from completely drying out. 

Red Flame Switch Grass Spacing

When mature, the Red Flame Switch Grass can reach a height of 40 inches and a spread of 18 to 30 inches. When planting en masse, space plants approximately 2 to 3 feet apart.

Red Flame Switch Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Ornamental Grasses
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 3.5 Feet
Mature Spread: 18 - 30 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 30 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple, Red
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green, Yellow
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Red Flame Switch Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum 'Red Flame'
SKU:
1231015077-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.