Panicum virgatum 'Nonbmob'
Dream Catcher Cherry Bomb Switchgrass is a compact ornamental grass prized for its intense cherry-red foliage and tidy, rounded habit. Unlike many switchgrasses that develop their strongest color only in fall, Cherry Bomb™ begins showing red-tipped foliage in spring and becomes increasingly red throughout summer and into fall.
Its neat, clump-forming growth makes it easy to incorporate into perennial beds, borders, mass plantings, and mixed landscapes. Sparse tan flower panicles appear late in the season, allowing the brilliant foliage to remain the star of the show all the way until frost. Its manageable size and bold color make Cherry Bomb™ an excellent choice for adding texture without overwhelming neighboring plants.
Plant Details:
- Height: 2–3 ft
- Width: 2–3 ft
- Shape: Upright, clump-forming
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Foliage: Green to Cherry Red
- Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Why you’ll love it:
- Cherry-Red Foliage: Brilliant red coloring creates a bold landscape accent.
- Color Starts Early: Red-tipped foliage appears in spring and intensifies throughout summer and fall.
- Compact & Tidy: Forms a manageable 2–3 foot clump that fits easily into mixed plantings.
- Foliage-Focused Display: Sparse flowering keeps the colorful leaves front and center throughout the season.
- Excellent Accent Plant: Adds beautiful contrast alongside green, silver, and flowering perennials.
- Versatile Landscape Use: Works beautifully in borders, mass plantings, mixed beds, and as a colorful groundcover accent.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and most intense red foliage color. Cherry Bomb™ adapts to a variety of soil conditions but performs best in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season, then provide supplemental water during extended dry periods. Leave the foliage standing through winter for added texture, then cut it back in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Compact, colorful, and easy to incorporate into the landscape, Dream Catcher Cherry Bomb™ Switchgrass delivers increasingly vibrant cherry-red foliage from spring through fall.