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 |