Panicum virgatum, 'RC Chippewa'

Switchgrass, ‘RC Chippewa’

Quick establishing, fast emerging; tallest upland variety.

General Product Information

• Product Categories:

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

• Habitat:

  Well-adapted to all soil types in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions.

• Bloom Period:

  July to October

• 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:

  Low

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  259,000

• Seeding Rate:

  Up to 6 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• Biodiverse Polyculture Mix for Biomass Production & Wildlife Habitat