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Switch Grass
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
Daylily
Russian Sage
Plant Details
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Common name
Switch Grass
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Botanical name
Panicum virgatum
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
36-48" (91-122 cm)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Brown
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Prune back in spring