Switchgrass, 'Shelter'
Panicum virgatum, 'Shelter'
| Indicator Regions | Region 1: FAC Region 2: FAC+ Region 3: FAC+ |
|---|---|
| Tolerances | Shade: full sun Flood: Drought: moderate Salt: moderate |
| Habitat | Sandy shores, open woods, prairies and brackish water |
| Native or Naturalized | Native |
| pH | 4.5 - 7.5 |
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Characteristics | A warm season bunch grass; spreads by short rhizomes |
| Description | Used for biomass and soil stabilization on strip mine spoils and dikes, and in buffer strips for nutrient uptake; provides food and cover for wildlife and pasture hay for cattle and sheep. |
