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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Panicum virgatum you will need.
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Panicum virgatum
Switch Grass
- Native, ornamental grass
- Reddish-pink airy panicles
- Vibrant fall color
- Use in the shrub or perennial border
- Category: Ornamental Grasses
- Hardiness Zone: 2-9
- Height: 3-5 ft
- Spread: 24-36 in
- Bloom Color: Pink
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum
To care for Panicum virgatum, commonly known as switchgrass, ensure it receives full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overwatering, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established.