Panicum virgatum, 'RC Big Rock'

Switchgrass, ‘RC Big Rock’

A high biomass producing upland variety that was developed from 'Cave-In-Rock'. 'RC Big Rock' is a tall, erect, high yielding, later maturing switchgrass with good winter hardiness.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Switchgrass, ‘RC Big Rock’

• Product Categories:

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

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Typical Height:

  7.0 ft

• 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