The answer to last week’s mystery is switchgrass, Panicum virgatum, pictured in photo below.
Switchgrass is a versatile and adaptable plant with beautiful colored, upright foliage. It can be used as a contrast plant, filler, or for added character in a garden bed. Once established, switchgrass is drought tolerant and grows well in high temperatures. It thrives in many weather conditions, soil types, and land conditions.
Switchgrass has a deep, fibrous root system – nearly as deep as the plant is tall! It makes a good habitat for upland game bird species, such as pheasant, quail, grouse, wild turkey, and song birds, thanks to its plentiful small seeds and tall cover.
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