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Posted 04/28/2023 in Ornamental Grass

Panicum virgatum

Excellent for winter wildlife, Switchgrass is the best native grass for creating dense cover for wildlife habitat. Its stiff stems stand up over winter better than all other grasses. At home on almost any soil, it will grow three to six feet tall in your driest sand or most horrendous clay!

Post Details

Latin Name
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Switchgrass
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Accent Perennial Border Mass
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Excellent for winter wildlife, Switchgrass is the best native grass for creating dense cover for wildlife habitat. Its stiff stems stand up over winter better than all other grasses. At home on almost any soil, it will grow three to six feet tall in your driest sand or most horrendous clay!

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