Panicum virgatum ‘Oxblood Autumn’ - Switch Grass
Set your autumn garden ablaze with the magnificent Panicum virgatum 'Oxblood Autumn', a striking ornamental Switch Grass that delivers a breathtaking display of seasonal colour.
Throughout the growing season, this elegant deciduous grass forms upright clumps of slender, arching foliage, creating a graceful fountain of greenery. As temperatures begin to cool, the real magic happens! Its narrow leaves develop a spectacular blend of golden yellow, warm copper, burnt orange and deep oxblood-red, bringing a wonderful fiery glow to autumn planting schemes.
Delicate, airy flower panicles rise above the foliage in late summer, adding a soft, feathery texture that catches the light and dances gently in the breeze.
Perfect for prairie-style borders, contemporary landscapes and naturalistic planting, this beautiful grass combines effortlessly with late-flowering perennials such as Asters, Rudbeckias and Sedums. Its upright silhouette also provides attractive structure as the garden moves towards winter.
Supplied in approx. 3 litre container.
Set your autumn garden ablaze with the magnificent Panicum virgatum 'Oxblood Autumn', a striking ornamental Switch Grass that delivers a breathtaking display of seasonal colour.
Throughout the growing season, this elegant deciduous grass forms upright clumps of slender, arching foliage, creating a graceful fountain of greenery. As temperatures begin to cool, the real magic happens! Its narrow leaves develop a spectacular blend of golden yellow, warm copper, burnt orange and deep oxblood-red, bringing a wonderful fiery glow to autumn planting schemes.
Delicate, airy flower panicles rise above the foliage in late summer, adding a soft, feathery texture that catches the light and dances gently in the breeze.
Perfect for prairie-style borders, contemporary landscapes and naturalistic planting, this beautiful grass combines effortlessly with late-flowering perennials such as Asters, Rudbeckias and Sedums. Its upright silhouette also provides attractive structure as the garden moves towards winter.
Supplied in approx. 3 litre container.
Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch Grass, is native to the North American prairies, where its extensive root system helps stabilise soil and support grassland ecosystems. It is a warm-season grass, meaning it grows most actively during the warmer months rather than in early spring. The name Panicum is derived from the Latin word for a type of millet, reflecting its close botanical relationship with cereal grasses.
Plant Panicum virgatum 'Oxblood Autumn' in a sunny position for the strongest growth and best autumn colour. It prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil but is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, provided drainage is adequate. Water regularly during its first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and generally requires little additional feeding. Leave the dried stems and foliage standing through winter for architectural interest and to provide shelter for wildlife, then cut the entire clump back to around 10–15cm above ground level in late winter or early spring before fresh growth appears. As a warm-season grass, new shoots may emerge later in spring than those of many other ornamental grasses.
Panicum virgatum ‘Oxblood Autumn’ - Switch Grass