Switchgrass or Panicum virgatum is a lovely native ornamental grass. Because there is a lot of variation in seedling populations, a number of wonderful variants have been selected and named (‘Shenandoah’, ‘Heavy Metal’, ‘Northwind’, ‘Purple Tears’ to name a few). Panicum virgatum handles a very wide range of soil and site conditions, and keeps its attractive habit well into the winter. Switchgrass is a very important food source for wildlife in fall and winter. A popular winter forage for birds and bees that overwinter in the base and the dried foliage creates excellent nesting supplies for native birds. It is also a food source for skipper caterpillars.
Height
40 Inches
Spread
30 Inches
Bloom Color
Ivory/Buff
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
0
Panicum virgatum #1 (NATIVE-bright green to red-purple)
640
mid June
25
Panicum virgatum #3 (NATIVE-bright green to red-purple)