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.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Switchgrass, ‘Blackwell’

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Biomass, Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Habitat:

  Brackish marshes, riverside prairies, open woods, prairies.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Typical Height:

  5.7 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  4.5 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  259,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 6 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine