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Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu

Panicum Amarum

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Overview

Prairie Switch Grass, Panicum amarum, thrives in full sun, tolerating drought with deep roots. This perennial grass grows 3 to 6 feet tall, offering excellent erosion control. Its fine-textured, blue-green foliage adds movement, while airy seed heads persist into winter, providing visual interest and wildlife support. Space plants about 36 inches apart for a naturalistic meadow or as accent specimens. Hardy in zones 4-9, ideal for coastal landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type GrassClimate Temperate
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — providing visual interest and wildlife support
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — while airy seed heads persist into winterPrairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — blue-green foliage adds movementPrairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Space plants about 36 inches apart for a naturalistic meadow or as accent specimensPrairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Prairie Switch Grass, Panicum amarum, thrives in full sun, tolerating drought with deep rootsPrairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — This perennial grass grows 3 to 6 feet tall, offering excellent erosion controlPrairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Hardy in zones 4-9, ideal for coastal landscapes+20

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — providing visual interest and wildlife support
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — while airy seed heads persist into winter
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — blue-green foliage adds movement
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Space plants about 36 inches apart for a naturalistic meadow or as accent specimens
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Prairie Switch Grass, Panicum amarum, thrives in full sun, tolerating drought with deep roots
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — This perennial grass grows 3 to 6 feet tall, offering excellent erosion control
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Hardy in zones 4-9, ideal for coastal landscapes
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