Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Description:
Very common bunch grass of medium to dry open sites. Attractive fall and winter color. To 6 feet tall. Can grow in moist and dry soils. Sun to partial shade.
Plant Overview:
Other Common Names: | Wand Panic Grass |
Plant Family: | Poaceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
Bloom Time: | Late July to late September |
Fruit Timing: | Late July to late September |
Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Soil Moisture: | Moist |
Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Soil pH: | 4.5 to 7.6 |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Moist |