Botanical profile
Panicum 'Hot Rod' (vir.)
Latin name
Panicum 'Hot Rod' (vir.)
Common name
Compact red panicum / Colorful panicum 'Hot Rod'
Family
Poaceae
Panicum 'Hot Rod' starts out bluish-green, then quickly turns purple-red in summer. Compact, upright, and colorful, it's perfect for livening up borders and extending the interest of flowerbeds into fall.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
4 to 9 – hardy and very drought tolerant.
Exposure
Sun
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
August-September
Flower color
Silver beige
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
48" (122.0 cm)
Width
36" (91.5 cm)
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