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Panicum ‘Hot Rod’
Panicum virgatum
Panicum virgatum ‘Hot Rod’ has airy red panicles held above the foliage. Blades emerge blue-green and rapidly the whole plant turns deep rich maroon. ‘Hot Rod’ colors earlier in the season than any other selection, May-June in North America. Compact, firmly upright habit 36-40” x 36”.
Origin: UK
Description / Plant Notes:
- USDA Zone 4 (-30°F or -34°C)
- Colors earlier in the season than any other selection
- Upright habit
- The entire plant becomes a deep purple maroon
Patent Status: PP 26,074
| USDA Zone: | 4 |
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| Height: | 36 to 40-inches 91 to 102-centimeters |
| Spread: | 24 to 36-inches 61 to 91-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Late Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Soft cream - tan |
| Foliage Colors: | Blue-green, Maroon |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun, Partial-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Upright-arching |
| Usage: | Borders, Containers, Garden border, Mass landscape planting, Pots, Privacy screen |
| Patent Status: | PP 26,074 |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 1-gallon: | 8 to 12-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 3-gallon: | 14 to 18-weeks with 1 ppp |