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Hot Rod Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod' PP26074
Switch Grass
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Foliage emerges blue green early in the season. Blades show hints of red early in the season and continue to turn until the plant is nearly completely burgundy in color. Airy seeds are also red in color and appear in July.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Hot Rod Switch Grass get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Hot Rod Switch Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Hot Rod Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Hot Rod Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Hot Rod Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Hot Rod Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Hot Rod Switch Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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