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Switch Grass Seeds

Panicum virgatum

4.43 (7 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the Panicum virgatum seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant adapts well to either dry or moist soil, as well as tolerating drought and heat well. It also adapts well to various soil types such as sand and clay. It will eventually spread by rhizomes and self-seeding. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It is an excellent ornamental grass, and grows well in marshy areas as well as prairies.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen. Strip the mature switchgrass seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Panicum virgatum

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 21,200

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Switch Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Peter

Switch grass seeds

The seeds came quickly all the way across the country everwilde was very professional I would absolutely buy from them again

Switch Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Andy

Quality!

I appreciate how most of the seeds sprout and have a high germination rate. If the seeds are not disturbed by others using a lawnmower or unexpected changes to the garden, these seeds will grow and if not in the same year, they will show up next year to my surprise since I usually forget I planted them! A truly fun tradition to plant speciality seeds!

Switch Grass Seeds 3.0
Review By Cave-in-Rick

Shipping of seeds

I received my packages of seeds in a very timely manner. The packages are in great shape. I will write another review after planting the seeds and they germinate.

Switch Grass Seeds 3.0
Review By dfp

LITE WEIGHT

package arrived with a hole. loose seeds everywhere. did not get total weight paid for.

I'm sorry to hear that! Email sales@everwilde.com and we will ship you a new packet.

Switch Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Clarke Isackson

Fast Response

Thanks for the near immediate response to my purchase of Tote Pole grass seed. The order was fulfilled faster than I ever expected and the seeds I ordered are now being propogated. Great service!

Switch Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By LARRY SCHLATTER

good service

this company is very helpful in getting orders placed and seeing that you are satisfied with that process. While it will be next year before I see the results of my purchase everything else I've purchased from them has grown nicely so this will likely also do so.

Switch Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Kevin Arnott

Switch grass

I have used other seeds ,I have had the most luck with this seed

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~21,200 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.60 $8.33 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $15.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $67.50 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $120.00 Notify Me
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $285.00 Notify Me
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $540.00 Notify Me
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,050.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This popular native grass is common in many native restorations. It can grow it's airy seedheads in a wide range of soils, and is a medium height, making it a useful species. This grass is a warm season perennial, so the songbirds feast on the seeds into the fall season.
In addition to being one of the main species of the tallgrass prairie, this plant provides good forage for grazing animals and refuge for birds and other wildlife. It also has value as an ornamental plant because of its airy, copper-tinted seed heads. The genus name "Panicum" comes from the Latin word for millet, since that grain is in the same plant family as this native grass.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the Panicum virgatum seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant adapts well to either dry or moist soil, as well as tolerating drought and heat well. It also adapts well to various soil types such as sand and clay. It will eventually spread by rhizomes and self-seeding. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It is an excellent ornamental grass, and grows well in marshy areas as well as prairies.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen. Strip the mature switchgrass seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Panicum virgatum

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 21,200

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

4.43
Global Rating: 4.43 from 7 reviews
5.0

Review By Peter

Switch grass seeds

The seeds came quickly all the way across the country everwilde was very professional I would absolutely buy from them again

5.0

Review By Andy

Quality!

I appreciate how most of the seeds sprout and have a high germination rate. If the seeds are not disturbed by others using a lawnmower or unexpected changes to the garden, these seeds will grow and if not in the same year, they will show up next year to my surprise since I usually forget I planted them! A truly fun tradition to plant speciality seeds!

3.0

Review By Cave-in-Rick

Shipping of seeds

I received my packages of seeds in a very timely manner. The packages are in great shape. I will write another review after planting the seeds and they germinate.

3.0

Review By dfp

LITE WEIGHT

package arrived with a hole. loose seeds everywhere. did not get total weight paid for.

I'm sorry to hear that! Email sales@everwilde.com and we will ship you a new packet.

5.0

Review By Clarke Isackson

Fast Response

Thanks for the near immediate response to my purchase of Tote Pole grass seed. The order was fulfilled faster than I ever expected and the seeds I ordered are now being propogated. Great service!

5.0

Review By LARRY SCHLATTER

good service

this company is very helpful in getting orders placed and seeing that you are satisfied with that process. While it will be next year before I see the results of my purchase everything else I've purchased from them has grown nicely so this will likely also do so.

5.0

Review By Kevin Arnott

Switch grass

I have used other seeds ,I have had the most luck with this seed