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Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 40913


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Panicum
Species: Panicum virgatum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Grass
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • September
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Blue
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Coastal Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
  • Green
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