Switchgrass

Description

Switchgrass is a native, perennial, warm season sod-forming tall grass. It is most commonly found in prairie lowlands, but will grow under a wide range of climatic conditions.

A thick stand of Switchgrass makes excellent winter and early spring wildlife cover because of its ability to remain in an upright position when covered with snow or ice.

Many farmers prefer Switchgrass to other varieties of native grasses because of the hard seed coat that easily feeds through conventional seeders. A drought-resistant grass, it even produces well in the driest years.