switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass is a prairie grass native to Iowa. Several horticultural selections are available that vary from the native species in color, height, and other growth characteristics. Switchgrass has been planted on conservation reserve lands in Iowa to provide cover for birds and other wildlife through the winter.
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Switchgrass ‘Dallas Blues.’ Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
Annual or perennial: perennial Origin: native Height: to 4-8' Hardiness: 4 Habit: clumping and slowly spreading Moisture: wet to dry Propagation: division for cultivars, seed or division for native species Light: full sun Flowering: July-September Uses: mass plantings, specimen plantings |
Switchgrass ‘North Wind.’ Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
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