1 Gallon
Panicum virgatum, better known as switchgrass, is one of those native ornamental grasses that quietly does everything right. It stands tall and upright, wears a tidy clump of bright green foliage in summer, and then surprises you with a soft cloud of airy flower panicles that shimmer in the late season light. By fall, the whole plant shifts to warm golden tones, turning your border or meadow into a luminous scene. This warm season prairie grass thrives in full sun, handles dry to moist soil, and is equally at home in a refined mixed border, a naturalistic meadow, or along a pond edge. Its seed heads feed songbirds, its sturdy stems stand through winter in light snow areas, and its deep root system makes it a champion for drought tolerance and erosion control. It pairs beautifully with other tough natives.
Height: 3 - 6'
Spread: 2 - 3'
Spacing: 2 - 3'
Exposure: Part Sun (4 to 6 Hours) or Full Sun (6+ Hours)