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Switch Grass, Panicum Virgatum

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Native, Warm-season

This is the native species of a grass that is gaining popularity as an ornamental. Fast growing and low maintenance, Switch Grass has great fall foliage and maintains winter interest. The plants took off in their second season. When in full bloom they were very broad at the top.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

48-96”

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 144”/30”
Year 276”/36”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
November 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem