Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)

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Structural grass · Sunny gardens Growing conditions Sun: Full sun Soil: Average to dry (adaptable) Plant details Size: ~4–6 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide Blooms: Mid-late summer Deer res istant: Yes Why we love it Upright form anchors the garden while adding movement and soft sound Airy cloud-like flowers appear in summer, followed by seed heads that persist into fall and winter Multi-season interest—green in summer, turning yellow-orange in fall and brown in winter Why wildlife loves it Seeds are an important food source for birds and small mammals Vase-like shape provides shelters and cover Host plant for skipper butterflies and several moth species Fun to see This grass is wind-pollinated—look for fine pollen structures suspended along the stems. Show more