100 Seeds Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Native Grass

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a hardy, warm-season perennial grass native to North American prairies, valued for its upright clumping habit, fine texture, and striking seasonal color. It offers ornamental beauty across the seasons, with green summer foliage that turns golden-yellow in fall and tan in winter, making it a standout in meadows and naturalistic landscapes.
Switchgrass works well as a background planting, in prairie restorations, erosion-conscious slopes, wildlife-friendly borders, and rain gardens. Its airy seed heads add late-season interest, and the dried stems provide winter structure. It grows as a deep-rooted clump, tolerating a range of conditions once established.
Species: Panicum virgatum
Type: Warm-season perennial grass
Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained; tolerates a range of soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 10-21 days with cold-moist stratification for best results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press in, keep moist
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges