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Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)
Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)
Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)
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A formal native grass that stands up through winter and gives true meaning to "ornamental" grass.
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Panicum virgatum
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Switch grass has a strong presence in tallgrass prairies. It is a valuable food source for both songbirds and gamebirds, and mature plants provide good cover for wildlife. Skipper butterflies, such as the Delaware skipper, treat switch grass as a host plant; the caterpillars rely on the foliage of the plant as a food source.
Switch grass is a warm-season, perennial clump-forming grass that can spread by rhizome and form dense stands. It is a versatile species that tolerates drought and excessive moisture and can be used to help control erosion. The airy seed heads and curly foliage provide winter interest in the landscape.
Uses: Ornamental, butterflies, birds, drought tolerant, rain gardens, wildlife
Bloom time: July to August (fall color is copper/brown)
Height: 36 to 60 inches
Space: 16 to 24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to moist
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