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Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum
Switch Grass
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A native to the prairies of North America, this grass is highly adaptive to clay or sandy soil and dry locations. Airy seed heads that open in late summer sway in the breeze and add a soft texture to landscapes. Important food and habitat for wildlife.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Switch Grass get?
About 6' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Switch Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Switch Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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