Switch Grass

Overview

Panicum virgatum, or Switch Grass, is a robust perennial native to North American prairies. It features deep roots, reaching 5-6 ft tall with a 2-3 ft spread. Its upright clumps of fine-textured, blue-green foliage turn golden in fall. Delicate pink-tinged flower panicles appear in summer, adding airy movement. Drought-resistant and low-maintenance, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9, ideal for mass plantings and erosion control.