Panicum virgatum

switch grass

  • Attracts Birds!
  • Medium green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, fading to tan-beige in winter
  • Effective as a screen
  • Great in perennial borders

Purchase options for switch grass

  • Size: 1 Gallon -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: Online

$25.00

Success Starts With Soil

Known for its upright, columnar form, it grows 3' tall, reaching up to 6' when in bloom. In mid-summer, it produces airy, pink-tinged flower panicles, which turn beige and persist into winter. The grass features medium green leaves that turn yellow or orange in autumn and tan in winter. Its seed plumes provide a food source for birds, making it a valuable addition to gardens for both beauty and wildlife.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Habit
Upright
Growing Tips for Panicum virgatum

Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade.Cut back clumps to the ground in late winter to early spring.