This Tallgrass prairie grass is attractive in large displays with its fine seed heads. A tall and very hardy grass it needs no watering once established. Good for sand dune stabilization, soil erosion control and wildlife habitat. A dominant grass of Tallgrass Prairie in Ontario. It roots deeply into the soil to get water and nutrients in times of drought.
Colour: Green
Blooms: July-September
Height (cm): 90-180
Sun: Full
Soil: Sand
Moisture: Dry
Other traits: Erosion control, Wildlife, Switch Grass is a suitable forage for animals and has been tested as a crop for livestock feed and biofuel. It is a food source for game birds, and songbirds. This plant is clump forming and spreads readily by root and seed. Excellent for restoring land and it's fertility. Native people have used this plant as an infusion for cold symptoms.
