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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
PAN-ih-kum vir-GAY-tum
Native to New England
Grass
Key ID features
Upright native, airy seed heads, blue/red cultivars, 'Shenandoah' turns red
| Botanical name | Panicum virgatum |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Panicum |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–9a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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