General info: Panicum virgatum, commonly called switchgrass, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun. This ornamental grass preforms best in poor infertile soils and can adapt to dryer conditions. It can get up to six feet tall and is also deer resistant.

Landscape uses: Panicum virgatum is a very versatile native grass. This grass is used in both stormwater projects and for erosion control. It has nice height and would be an excellent choice for planting in mass as a screen. This ornamental grass grows in poor wet soils and can adapt to dryer conditions. Making it a great species for tough areas where other species cannot survive.