switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass is a native warm-season perennial grass that forms upright clumps of fine-textured foliage that turns reddish-bronze in fall and persists through winter. It is highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it excellent for prairie gardens, erosion control, and biomass production.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation