Panicum virgatum
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Panicum virgatum

panic grass
switch grass

  family poaceae 
  genus panicum 

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Identification
Genus  Panicum Species  virgatum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  panic grass   switch grass Family  POACEAE Specimen number  S11662 Data source  HtZn p150;Xeri p294
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Grass Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  4' - 6' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 05a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Panicum virgatum has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. A good use for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. Panic grass (also known as switch grass) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It prefers dry soils. This is an ornamental grass appropriate for gardens.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses  Seaside conditions Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest  attractive seed heads in winter Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Panicum virgatum is a perennial. Leaves: Panic grass (locally known in some parts as switch grass) has arching slender blades. Flowers: This plant has flowers in feathery clusters above leaves. The blossoms are most often a buff color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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