Panicum virgatum (NGN)
Switch Grass
Clump-forming grass. Prefers moist soil, but is fairly soil- adaptable. Usually 3-4′ tall, but can reach 6′. Spreads by rhizomes and requires competition. Foliage is green-blue in summer, golden or reddish in fall. Delicate, airy seed heads appear in mid-late summer. Food source for game and grazing animals. Butterfly larvae host plant.
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Red
- Bloom Time: July
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Panicum virgatum (NGN)
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Red
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Flower Hue
- Dark
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Panicum virgatum (NGN)
Heliopsis helianthoides (NGN)
False Sunflower
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Silphium integrifolium (NGN)
Rosin Weed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Lilium michiganense (NGN)
Michigan Lily
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'