Switchgrass

Panicum virgatumSwitchgrass, or Panicum virgatum, is a beautiful ornamental grass that calls Texas home! It used to play a vital role in the lush tallgrass prairie that once stretched across much of the state. This warm-season grass grows in lovely clumps and usually reaches about 3 feet in height. When flowering, it showcases delicate, pink-tinged flower panicles that can elevate the plant's height to an impressive 6 feet! In autumn, the medium green leaves bring some warmth to the landscape as they transition to vibrant yellow with hints of orange, eventually fading to a soft tan-beige in winter. As the seeds mature in the fall, the panicles turn a gentle beige, and those lovely seed plumes stick around into winter, providing a delightful meal for our feathered friends. Switchgrass thrives in medium to wet soils and loves basking in full sun to part shade. While it can adapt to various soil types, including drier ones, it truly prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It's resilient enou