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Tough and carefree, "switch grass" is a long-lived, warm-season grower. In mid to late summer soft, airy panicles rise above sturdy, color-changing foliage. The autumn-hued stands remain through winter providing beauty for the gardener and vital cover for birds. Hardy for Zones 4-10.
A versatile native, the formal-looking upright habit belies the easy culture of Panicum. Established plants are drought-tolerant and require little maintenance outside of late winter to early spring cutback. Often used in breezy sweeps, large containers, or as an eye-catching specimen punctuating the perennial border, switch grass is tolerant of most soils.
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