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Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
For soil conservation, pastures and prairie.
Purchase Switchgrass
| PLS lb |
$13.50 20+ : $12.00 |
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| PLS lb - Cave In Rock |
$19.50 25+ : $18.00 |
| Height Range: | 48 - 60 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 5 PLS Lbs. / Ac | Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 4,200 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 389000 |
Switchgrass is a warm season, native bunch grass. It is very winter-hardy and drought resistant. It prefers lowland, moist sites, but is adapted to a wide range of soils and climates including sand. The height and extensive root system of Switchgrass can cause it to become dominant over time in mixtures with other natives. It has moderate salt tolerance and can be used for soil conservation, warm season pasture, hay, wildlife habitat, and has become a potential source for bio-energy production. In fall, this plant has a red cast and turns orange/yellow in winter.
Cave-In-Rock: Selected from a native stand near Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. Selected for seedling vigor, disease resistance, higher seed yields, and ability to resist toppling over. This lowland variety is tolerant to flooding, but can also withstand periods of drought.
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