Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)

Light:

Full or half day sun

Flowering:

Seed heads form in late summer and persist into winter

Soil:

Widely tolerant, all except those that are very wet.

Height:

30 to 60 inches

Color:

Blue casting in full sun and dry soils

Hardiness:

Zone 3. Very hardy native.

Uses:

Backgrop, native plantings, accent

Care:

Very easy and tough. Salt and drought tolerant. Winter food source for birds.

Native:

Yes