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Switch Grass

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Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)

Warm season bunch grass for beach or mesic meadow, a favorite of birds for wild fall seed harvesting. Provides wildlife cover. 
Switch grass living with New England Aster
Switch grass living with seaside goldenrod

Summary

Classification:  herbaceous perennial
Characteristics:  warm season bunch grass
Habitat: local variety suited for coastal shorelines;  and open fields
Wildlife Benefit: provides cover and fall and winter seed source
Bloom Period: August-September
Height:  4-6 ft
Tolerances: full sun

Pricing Information & Availability

Contact us for plant availability, pricing, and discounts for nonprofits, resellers, and members.
Last Updated April, 2022: Coming Soon, try again next month.
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Board Members

Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Caran Markson
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
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