Switchgrass Seeds

Panicum elegans Fontaine, also known as Switchgrass, is a stunning ornamental grass prized for its delicate, airy plumes, graceful movement, and long-lasting beauty. This easily cultivated perennial adds a touch of elegance and texture to any landscape, from sweeping borders to intimate garden settings.

Deer-resistant and easy to grow, Ornamental Grasses add lovely texture, color and billowing movement to garden beds and containers. Their blooms are the hallmark of late summer and fall, and are wonderful additions to late-season bouquets.

A Symphony of Texture and Color:

From July through September, slender culms rise to approximately 2 feet, adorned with delicate, pale green flower spikes that form broad, mesh-like panicles. These airy inflorescences create a beautiful contrast against the long, tape-like leaves, which transform into a rich golden-yellow hue in autumn, providing sustained visual interest throughout the seasons.

Versatile Landscaping Companion:

Switchgrass's lush, cascading form makes it an ideal backdrop for flower beds, lending a sense of lightness and movement. It pairs beautifully with late-season bloomers like asters and chrysanthemums, and creates a striking visual when planted in larger groupings against the backdrop of a lawn. The flowering stalks are also perfect for adding a touch of natural elegance to fresh or dried floral arrangements.

Cultivation and Care:

Switchgrass is remarkably easy to grow and thrives in a warm, sunny location with permeable, humus-rich soil that is not overly dry. For optimal growth and a quick establishment of green mass, sow seeds directly into a seed bed or your desired permanent location from April to May. While Panicum elegans Fontaine prefers richer soils, planting in slightly less fertile soil can encourage a more compact habit for an extended period.

Key Features:

• Height: Up to 60cm (2 feet)

• Flowering Season: July - September

• Flower Color: Pale green, maturing to golden-yellow

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Permeable, humus-rich, not too dry

• Maintenance: Low

Add the graceful movement and enduring beauty of Panicum elegans Fontaine to your landscape today!