Panicum virgatum, 'Independence'

Switchgrass, ‘Independence’

Improved cultivar from ‘Kanlow’ with increased winter survivability and biomass yield. Looks similar to and has retained basic morphology of ‘Kanlow’. Fast establishing with vigorous seedling growth; maximum production can be achieved in the second year after establishment depending on planting year stand density; 5-6 tons per acre biomass yield potential. Good substitute for ‘Kanlow’.
Species:
Switchgrass, 'Independence'
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Bloom Period:
Summer
Typical Height:
8.00000
pH:
0.00000
-
0.00000
Northcentral & Northeast:
Midwest
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
Northcentral & Northeast:
Approximate seeds per lb:
259000

$18.20 /lb

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