Panicum virgatum - Switchgrass

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Plant Type

Grass

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Height

3 to 6 feet

Bloom Color

Brown, Green

Bloom Months

August, July, October, September

Native to MN

Yes

A coarse, native, perennial grass growing to 6 1/2′ with a fast-growing clump, Switchgrass has been used in stream bank, buffer, and transitional and slope stabilization, especially where sandy. It is an excellent soil stabilizer. This species can be aggressive, so it would be useful for competing with invasive or non-native species.

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