Panicum virgatum, 'Cave-In-Rock'

Switchgrass, ‘Cave-In-Rock’

Excellent old variety but susceptible to smut (Tilletia maclaganii). 'Cave-In-Rock' and 'Blackwell' are excellent varieties further west in lower humidity and higher summer temperatures. Flood tolerant but withstands droughty soils. Fine for CRP as it will not be harvested.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Switchgrass, ‘Cave-In-Rock’

• 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:

  June to October

• Typical Height:

  5.5 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

Included in mixes

• Biodiverse Polyculture Mix for Biomass Production & Wildlife Habitat