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Red Flame Red Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Red Flame' PP35213
Red Switch Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Dense columns of blue-green grass begin showing a rich red in summer. Shows more red than 'Shenandoah'. Extremely sturdy and great for borders or accents. Can withstand some snow and seeds are a great source of food for birds through winter. Tolerates poor and alkaline soils.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts birds.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Red Flame Red Switch Grass get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Flame Red Switch Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Red Flame Red Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Red Flame Red 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 Red Flame Red Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Flame Red Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Flame Red 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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