Description: SWITCH GRASS. Original member of the native tallgrass prairie. Impervious to floods, fire and drought. Easy to grow from seed. Very hardy, down to -50F. Perennial with a long life span(10+yrs) Likes to form clumps about 1-2' around and will get 5+ feet tall. Not picky about soil, will grow just about anywhere with 6 hrs of sun. Has a grey/blueish hue in the summer and turns copper color in fall, giving some color to the winter landscape. Wildlife is attracted to switch grass. Deer and others hang out around stands of switch grass, it provides hiding spots and a safe place to bed down. Also makes a great security fence, always wear gloves, long sleeves and thick jeans when working with switch grass, this stuff will cut you up in short sleeves and shorts. Poisonous to horses, goats and sheep. But not to cows or humans. Will spread through rhizomes and self seeding. If using as a ornamental, cut down to 8"early spring for fresh new growth every year(wear gloves!).1000+(PLS)Quality seeds. Panicum virgatum. 100% pure live seed. Perennial. Full sun. Spring, soil temp 70F. SOW - 10-12 seeds per clump,1/8"deep, 24" apart. Keep lightly moist. Germination 10-21 Days. Height - 6'+ x 24" Wide. Medium water until established. Then, water if no rain for weeks. No fertilizer needs. Seeds are mailed in a regular envelope with a stamp. There is no tracking because shipping is free. We always include extra seeds!!!!
Price: 3.47 USD
Location: Bourg, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-07-24T23:52:53.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Planting Time: perennial
Common Name: Switchgrass
Color: Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray, Green, Multicolor, Orange
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping upright leafy flowering
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 5 (-20 to -10 °F)
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt, poor soils
Brand: Unbranded
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: native grass seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Panicum
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering, Open-Pollinating, Potted, clumping ornamental grass, native prairie grass, 100% pure live seed
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Panicum virgatum.
