Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) in April.
Photo © Robert M. Kline

Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) in a rain garden in July.
Photo © Elaine L. Mills

Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) in August landscape.
Photo © Elaine L. Mills

Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) in a rain garden in October.
Photo © Elaine L. Mills

Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) in November landscape.
Photo © Elaine L. Mills

Once the dominant species of the North American tallgrass prairie, this warm-season grass is noted for the open, airy appearance of its seed heads and the multi-season interest of its foliage.  In addition to its use as an ornamental, Switchgrass is also utilized for soil conservation and as a biomass crop. Learn more . . .