Hot Rod Switchgrass Vitex or small beds where a

or small beds where a compact evergreen can add structure without blocking views or windows

and persistent red fruit in one refined package

dry periods and respond with deep watering to keep leaves looking their best

but it really shines when repeated for a clean screen or hedge

and a well-drained site

Hot Rod Switchgrass Vitex or small beds where aHot Rod Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod') Hot Rod Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod') is a vibrant warm season ornamental grass celebrated for its fiery red foliage and upright, arching habit. This perennial adds dramatic color, texture, and seasonal interest to mixed borders, prairie gardens, and naturalistic landscapes. Distinctive Features 'Hot Rod' forms dense clumps of narrow leaves that develop intense red hues throughout the growing