Switchgrass
Panicum Virgatum
Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: High
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Heavy metals, Salt
Heavy Metal Type: Pb, Cd, Cr
Max Plant Height (in ft): 5
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): No minimum elevation found
Maximum Elevation (in ft): No maximum elevation found
Counties: Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Sanjuan, Utah, Wayne
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Rapid
Germination Overall: Moderate
Germination Rate: Moderate
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: High
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Flooding, Fire, Disturbance, Wetland, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Energy reclamation, Wildlife habitat, Big Game habitat, Waterfowl habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_pavi2.pdf
- http://stevensonintermountainseed.com/?product=panicum-virgatum
- https://www.noble.org/news/publications/ag-news-and-views/2007/july/switchgrass-establishment-requires-patience/
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/graminoid/panvir/all.html
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/23433338.pdf?refreqid=excelsior%3A51248d2e0fd9b13ae3d8e4259533da64&ab_segments=&origin=&acceptTC=1
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