Panicum virgatum ‘Blood Brothers’- Switchgrass

A Canadian introduction, ‘Blood Brothers’ develops outstanding foliage color. It forms an upright, slightly vase-shaped mound of green-blue leaves, the tips developing blood-red tones by midsummer that get better through the autumn. Sprays of small reddish flowers develop into tan seedheads by late fall. Remains sturdy and attractive well into winter. Great in a sunny border. Discovered by Canadian gardener Dale Smith as a sport of ‘Heavy Metal’ in her former garden near St. Thomas, Ontario. If we had to pick the best red switch grass, ‘Blood Brothers’ would have a slight edge on ‘Shenandoah,’ ‘Ruby Ribbons’ and ‘Red Flame.’