Switchgrass

Switchgrass is a native, warm-season grass known for its tall, upright habit. Panicles of small flowers in summer are followed by attractive seed heads that provide interest and wildlife habitat well into winter. Easy to grow Leaves turn tawny-yellow in the fall Deer resistant Details 36-48 in. tall (when in flower) and 30 in. wide Perennial grass that dies back in the fall and emerges again in the spring Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Flowering period Flowering begins in early summer in central North Carolina and is followed by seed heads that create interest in the winter. How to grow Switchgrass grows best in full sun and can tolerate both dry and wet soil. Care and maintenance Plants can be cut back in late winter before new growth emerges. Where to plant The upright, linear foliage of switchgrass provides an excellent contrast to flowering perennials. Also a great choice for rain gardens, naturalizing, erosion control, and wildlife habitat. It can be planted i