‘Prairie Fire’ red switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Fire') PAN-ih-kum ver-GAY-tum Genus:  Panicum 'Prairie Fire' is a distinctly red form of switchgrass. Blue-green spring foliage turns shades of deep red by early summer and butter yellow in late fall. The grass persists into winter. 'Prairie Fire' has a fibrous root system that grows to more than 10 feet deep, making it drought tolerant. -Scott Vogt, Native grasses, Fine Gardening issue #124 Care:  Plant in full sun, and divide every three years to manage the vigorous growth. Propagation:  By division. Problems:  Black ring, rust, smut, leaf spots, damping off.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Native, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Foliage Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Screening, Beds and Borders, Container Style Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Grasses