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Red Sunset Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Red Sunset' PPAF
Switch Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Blue-green stems and leaves that change early in the season to bright red. Rosy red clumps of airy panicles on top.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-29.
Good to know
- Adds winter interest.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- 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 Red Sunset Switch Grass get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Sunset Switch Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Red Sunset Switch Grass need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Red Sunset 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 Sunset Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Sunset 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 Sunset 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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