Panicum virgatum, 'Blackwell'

Switchgrass, ‘Blackwell’

Relatively disease-free. Medium height with large stems; ranked high in leafiness, total forage produced, and resistance to rust and other diseases.
Species:
Switchgrass, 'Blackwell'
Species Type:
Native
Characteristics:
Relatively disease-free. Medium height with large stems; ranked high in leafiness, total forage produced, and resistance to rust and other diseases.
Habitat:
Brackish marshes, riverside prairies, open woods, prairies.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
5.70000
Minimum Root Depth:
12
pH:
4.50000
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8.00000
Northcentral & Northeast:
FAC
Midwest
FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FAC
Northcentral & Northeast:
FAC
Approximate seeds per lb:
259000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 6 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fine

$15.60 /lb