Hundredfold Canada
Hundredfold 1/2lb Switchgrass Switch Grass Seeds - Panicum virgatum Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden & Wildflower Meadow
Hundredfold 1/2lb Switchgrass Switch Grass Seeds - Panicum virgatum Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden & Wildflower Meadow
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- A North American Prairie native grass, it is a warm-season grass (actively growing in summer)
- With deep root systems, it is perfect for erosion control and water retention. Perfect for the rain garden and restoration project
- Tolerate occasional flooding or burning; Palatable for livestock, it is perfect for grazing
- Height: 3-8ft, one of the “Big Four” native grasses. The four species are Indiangrass, Switchgrass, Little Bluestem, and Big Bluestem.
- Each package contains 0.5lb (227 grams) of open-pollinated seeds that are packed and shipped from Ontario
- Warning: once established, mature stands may pose a fire hazard.
Most turf-type grasses are Europe-Asia originated. It is a trend to replace alien lawns with native lawns in the face of the changing climate. While it is a mass undertaking to do so, it gets easier by starting small with this switchgrass, which is one of the most popular prairie tall grasses. Space is needed to grow tall grass. Otherwise, certain pruning is required.
Pair well with goldenrod in height and texture, making a beautiful fall display together as the last product image shows.
Germination & Dormancy Guide (Native Warm-Season Grasses)
|
Species |
Scientific Name |
Dormancy Level |
First-Year Germination |
Full Emergence |
|
Big bluestem |
Andropogon gerardii |
Moderate |
Partial to good |
Year 1–2 |
|
Little bluestem |
Schizachyrium scoparium |
Low to moderate |
Moderate to good |
Year 1–2 |
|
Switchgrass |
Panicum virgatum |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Year 1–2 |
|
Indian grass |
Sorghastrum nutans |
High (>80%) |
Low (~15%) |
Mostly Year 2 |
Important Note:
Do not expect a full stand in the first year. Native grasses follow a natural germination cycle, and a portion of seeds will emerge in the second growing season. This is normal and not a sign of poor seed quality.
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