Switch On Year-Round Interest with Native Powerhouse - Panicum virgatum
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 7th 2025
Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4-10. It emerges as days lengthen and temperatures rise, offering attractive flowering spikes and color-changing foliage that last through summer and fall. Even in winter, its sturdy, upright form adds seasonal interest while providing essential habitat for small birds.
Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expand