Switchgrass

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a versatile, warm-season native ornamental grass known for its upright growth, fine-textured foliage, and airy flower panicles. This perennial grass adds vertical structure, movement, and seasonal interest to a variety of landscape settings including prairies, meadows, and mixed borders. Distinctive Features Panicum virgatum forms dense clumps of narrow, arching leaves that vary in color from green to bluish-green, often turning golden or reddish hues in fall. Its delicate, fluffy flower plumes emerge in late summer to fall, providing visual softness and wildlife value. Growing Conditions...