Panicum Virgatum 1Gal

Panicum virgatum, commonly known as switchgrass and panic grass, is a dense, clumping perennial grass native to eastern and central North America. Occurring in both wet and dry soils in prairies, open woods, stream banks and along railroad tracks. Noted for its stiff columnar form. Foliage is topped in mid-summer by finely textured, pick-tinged flower panicles which hover over the foliage like an airy cloud. Panicles turn beige as seeds mature in fall. Seeds are a wonderful food source for birds in winter.

Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including dry, but prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. Tolerant of occasional flooding. Preforms best in full sun. Suitable for native gardens, borders, screening, mass plantings and water gardens.

Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Zone: 5-9