Hot Rod® Switch Grass (#3)

Choose Hot Rod® Switch Grass if you want a compact native grass with earlier red color than most switch grasses; the tradeoff is that it gives seasonal structure, not year-round privacy.

Buy This If

• You want red grass color.
• You prefer native plantings.
• You need deer resistance.

Skip This If

• You need winter privacy.
• You want a clipped look.
• Your site stays soggy.

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Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Hot Rod® for sunny native borders, driveway beds, and mixed perennial plantings where color matters more than screening.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Does it need cutting back?

Yes, cut it back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Will it flop?

Usually not in leaner soil, but rich or wet sites can make switch grasses looser.

Is it native?

Yes, it is a cultivar of native switch grass.