Panicum v Prairie Flame #1
Panicum v Prairie Flame #1
Prairie Flame Switch Grass
Bronze-red tinted leaves, upright clump, striking late-season presence
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Spring foliage is blue-green turning reddish in summer. The red color deepens as the season progresses. Tall, upright habit. Rose-tinted flower panicles appear in late summer. A cultivar of the native Ohio switchgrass. 4 - 5'
Botanical Name- Panicum v Prairie Flame
Pronunciation- PAN-ih-kum vee
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Foliage
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' (hot color contrast)
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (sparrows), cover for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Grass
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP45
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late winter; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth emerges.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and avoid heavy irrigation to keep plants upright.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, smut
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