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© USDA PLANTS

Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

3 - 6'    Any         August - September (Pink)

As pretty as it is useful! Grows in any soil. Clouds of soft pink blooms in August-September eventually to white. In fall, seed heads turn golden and the foliage persists all winter. Makes excellent winter and early spring wildlife cover.

 
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