{"product_id":"shenandoah-switch-grass","title":"Shenandoah Switch Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Native Prairie Grass with Extraordinary Color\"}]' data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003eNative Prairie Grass with Extraordinary Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplaying some of the most unique hues found in nature, Shenandoah Switch Grass is a versatile, easy to grow ornamental grass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its long, fast-growing green leaves form in compact, dense clumps, and take on red tones by early summer. The foliage is topped with finely-textured reddish-pink racemes, which provide a bounty of seeds for birds during the colder months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of fall brings vivid shades of purple, orange, and burgundy, with color that remains through the winter. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm season grower, Shenandoah loves the sun and requires little water. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, this deciduous, perennial grass is unappealing to deer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance and adaptable, Shenandoah is prized for its ability to add color, texture, and movement to any landscape. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis easygoing grass blends seamlessly into native gardens, along borders, near waterways, or when used for mass plantings to rows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in an area with full to partial sun (4-8 hours of sunlight per day). Select a location with well-drained soil and dig a hole that's large enough to accommodate your plant's root ball. After you've planted, mulch the surrounding area and water to settle the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Watering: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Shenandoah deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established it requires little water and is drought tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOther than mixing in some compost when planting, and adding an annual 1 to 2 inch thick layer of compost each spring, ornamental grasses don't require extra fertilizer. If you're growing ornamental grasses in very poor soil, consider adding a small amount of an organic 5-5-5 fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune back this grass to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42281041854526,"sku":"14157","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":42281041887294,"sku":"14158","price":106.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42281041920062,"sku":"14159","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/products\/Shenandoah_Switch_Grass_FGT_600x600_a898110d-28d3-4cb7-9ce8-6077408ebb78.jpg?v=1762199403","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/shenandoah-switch-grass","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}