Panicum virgatum, 'Habitat'-NJ Ecotype

Switchgrass, NJ Ecotype

Some salt tolerance. More disease resistant than 'Cave-In-Rock'. Develops good cover in detention basins with Panicum anceps and Panicum rigidulum. Long season growth pattern. Short but pretty tough.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Switchgrass, NJ Ecotype

• 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:

  5.0 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

• NJ Salt Tolerant Basin Mix
• VA Southern Coastal Plain Riparian Mix
• VA Outer Coastal Plain UPL Grass Mix
• VA Outer Coastal Plain Riparian Mix
• VA Northern Coastal Plain Riparian Mix
• VA Northern Coastal Plain Detention Basin Mix
• VA Southern Coastal Plain UPL Grass Mix
• VA Southern Piedmont Detention Basin Mix
• VA Northern Coastal Plain UPL Grass Mix
• VA Northern Piedmont UPL Grass Mix
• VA Northern Piedmont Riparian Mix
• VA Northern Ridge & Valley UPL Grass Mix
• MD Coastal Plain UPL Grass Mix
• MD Coastal Plain Riparian Mix
• PA Coastal Plain Province Riparian Mix
• PA Piedmont Province Riparian Mix
• PA New England Province Riparian Mix
• PA Piedmont Province UPL Grass Mix
• PA New England Province UPL Grass Mix
• PA Central Lowland Province Riparian Mix
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Annual Ryegrass
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Grain Oats
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Grain Rye
• Riparian Buffer Mix
• Fall Multi-Purpose/Multi-Year Wildlife Food & Shelter Mix
• Eastern Native Habitat & CREP Mix
• Annual & Perennial Wildlife Food Plot Mix
• Multi-Purpose/Multi-Year Wildlife Food & Shelter Mix
• Right-of-Way Native Woods Mix w/Annual Ryegrass
• Native Upland Wildlife Forage & Cover Meadow Mix
• Seasonally Flooded Wildlife Food Mix
• Biodiverse Polyculture Mix for Biomass Production & Wildlife Habitat
• Ernst Native Biomass Mix for Strip Mines & Gas Production Sites
• Ernst Native Habitat for Strip Mines Mix