Switch Grass

Common name

Switch Grass

Botanical name

Panicum virgatum

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

Light

Sun

Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)

Habit

Clumping

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Brown

Bloom Time

Summer-fall

Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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About

A North American native grass excellent for perennial, prairie or meadow gardens. Terrific with monarda, rudbeckia, asters and especially native plants. Outstanding as a landscape accent or screen. Airy clouds of flowers are great for cut or dried bouquets.

Companion Plants

Candytuft