Panicum plant named ‘Red Flame’

Abstract

The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental grass named Panicum virgatum ‘Red Flame’ with blue-green foliage that develops bright wine coloration in late summer on a large portion of the upper foliage, with upright and arching habit and dense culms producing airy panicles of burgundy, suitable as a multi-seasonal interest as a mass or specimen landscaping, potted plant, and for cut flower arrangements.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of switchgrass  Panicum virgatum  plant named ‘Red Flame’ as herein described and illustrated.