Switch grass typically begins flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
switch grass
Panicum virgatum 'Badlands'
Switch grass 'Badlands' is a deciduous ornamental grass that provides texture and movement in the garden. It produces an abundance of attractive reddish purple foliage and dense, upright flower spikes that range from soft pink to dark red. In the summer and fall months, it can be a show stopper in the landscape and the stems turn a beautiful golden yellow hue. Whether grown in naturalized areas, backyard gardens, or planted in containers, switch grass 'Badlands' will thrive, withstanding drought and periods of neglect with ease. It can also be used in remedial planting and erosion control.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Pink-tinged Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Humus rich, Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown,tan Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Switch grass, also known as Panicum virgatum 'Badlands', should be watered once or twice per week in the summer months, depending on the weather and temperatures. Irrigate until the top 5-6 inches of soil are moist but not soaked. In the winter months, water should be reduced to once every few weeks. Monitor the plants for signs of wilting or yellowing leaves and adjust frequency of watering as needed.
sunlight
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Badlands') is a hardy perennial grass that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day during the growing season. During the winter, switch grass can tolerate less sunlight but will still benefit from full sun on winter days that are not cloudy or covered in snow. When grown in partial shade, it may not reach its full height of up to 4 feet. When grown in full sun, switch grass can reach its full height and maturity.
pruning
Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Badlands') should be pruned twice a year - once in late fall and again in early spring. To prune, trim the grass down to 8-12 inches in height in late fall. In the spring, prune again to leave your desired height, typically less than 24 inches. This will help to maximize blooms, create a fuller look, and promote denser growth. Be sure to use clean, sharp pruning shears to avoid damaging the stems and leaves.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Switch grass is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Panicum virgatum 'Badlands' would be August, September, October, and November.
Starts Flowering
Switch grass typically begins flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Switch grass is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Panicum virgatum 'Badlands' would be August, September, October, and November.
