Switchgrass Seeds - Grass Seeds for Home Gardens

Switchgrass is a warm season perennial grass with upright clumping growth and fine textured foliage. It is suitable for home gardens, borders, meadows, naturalized areas, and landscape planting. The grass grows well in full sun and adapts to a range of well drained soils. It develops strong seasonal growth and remains suitable for low maintenance garden areas.

Features

• Warm season perennial grass
• Upright clumping growth habit
• Suitable for home gardens and borders
• Suitable for meadows and naturalized areas
• Adaptable to different soil conditions
• Grows well in full sun
• Suitable for landscape planting
• Tolerates dry conditions after establishment

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum
• Common Name (US): Switchgrass
• Seed Type / Variety: Grass Seeds for Home Gardens
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial bunchgrass
• USDA Zones: 3 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 90 to 180 cm height, 60 to 90 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 90 cm