



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
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 3-6 ft
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for switch grass
- Size: 1 Gallon -
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$25.00
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Add To CartKnown 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.
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.