This adaptable native grass grows in upright clumps with airy seed heads that sway beautifully in the breeze. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, switchgrass is an excellent choice for stabilizing soil and adding structure to native plantings. Its dense growth provides valuable cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals, while its seeds offer food for songbirds in fall and winter. Larvae of several skipper butterfly species also rely on it as a host plant. A great addition to meadows, rain gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
