{"product_id":"switch-grass-panicum-virgatum","title":"Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwitch Grass is a foundational pillar of the tallgrass prairie, offering structural elegance and unparalleled resilience to any landscape. This versatile warm-season grass typically reaches heights of 3 to 6 feet, forming upright clumps of slender green blades that transform into brilliant shades of gold and orange as autumn approaches. Its delicate, airy seed heads emerge in mid-to-late summer, creating a misty pinkish-purple haze that persists well into winter. Native to nearly all of North America, Switch Grass thrives in a vast range of habitats, from dry uplands to seasonally wet lowlands. Beyond its beauty, it provides essential nesting cover and high-protein seeds for songbirds and upland game birds. It is a tough, adaptable plant that tolerates drought, occasional flooding, and poor soils. For the best results, plant in full sun to ensure the stems remain sturdy and upright. Whether used as a backdrop in a perennial border or for erosion control, Switch Grass is a dependable choice for supporting local biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul–Sep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 46 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/panicum-virgatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Switch Grass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926627979461,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926628012229,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926628044997,"sku":null,"price":7.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926628077765,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50926628110533,"sku":null,"price":73.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/1bZvyPio_LHYS4mffRcICorQpk9k8xFuC.jpg?v=1793124069","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/switch-grass-panicum-virgatum","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}