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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)

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant
    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesic Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Red
  • Flower Hue

    • Dark
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

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