Panicum Squaw 6.5 Litre Pot

Panicum virgatum ‘Squaw’

A Graceful Switchgrass with Fiery Autumn Colour

Panicum virgatum ‘Squaw’ is a striking ornamental grass that brings height, movement, and seasonal drama to garden borders and prairie-style plantings. This compact switchgrass forms upright, clump-forming foliage that starts green in spring and deepens to red and burgundy tones by late summer and autumn. In midsummer, it sends up airy clouds of reddish flower panicles that age to soft tan, adding a light, elegant texture.

Renowned for its sturdy, upright habit, ‘Squaw’ stands strong through wind and weather, offering architectural value well into winter. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and thrives in a wide range of soils, making it ideal for modern and naturalistic landscapes alike.

🍂 Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Fresh green blades emerge from the base

• Forms a tidy clump with vertical interest

Summer:

• Reddish-tinted flower panicles rise above the foliage

• Colour deepens in leaves to rich bronze-red hues

Autumn:

• Foliage turns fiery tones of red, burgundy, and orange

• Seed heads persist and shimmer in low autumn light

Winter:

• Dried stems and seed heads provide winter structure

• Leave standing for seasonal interest and wildlife shelter

📏 Structure & Form

• Height: 120–150 cm (up to 180 cm with flowers)

• Spread: 60–90 cm

• Habit: Upright, clump-forming

• Foliage: Narrow, green leaves that flush to red tones

• Flowers: Airy reddish flower heads in late summer

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial

🌱 Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun for best colour and form

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils

• Moisture: Drought-tolerant once established

• Hardiness: RHS H7 – very hardy

• Maintenance:

  • Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth appears

  • Divide every few years in spring if needed

🌟 Why Choose Panicum ‘Squaw’?

• Fiery autumn foliage – intense seasonal colour

• Architectural shape – tall, upright structure for borders

• Wildlife friendly – provides shelter and seeds for birds

• Low-maintenance – reliable and undemanding

• Drought-tolerant – perfect for dry or gravel gardens

🌼 Perfect Planting Combinations

• With Rudbeckia or Echinacea – for contrasting flower forms

• With Sedum or Achillea – for a prairie or late-summer border

• With Miscanthus or Calamagrostis – for a textural grass mix

• With Salvias or Veronicastrum – adds bold vertical accents

Panicum Squaw 6.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.