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ALAMO SWITCHGRASS
NATIVE GRASSES #1114 · PANICUM VIRGATUM

ALAMO
SWITCHGRASS

$35.00 – $1,725.00

A lowland-type switchgrass — among the tallest and highest-yielding varieties available — for forage, wildlife cover, biomass, and conservation plantings across the Southern Plains.

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● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 4 TO 6 PLS LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Switchgrass is a native, warm-season, perennial, tall grass that reproduces from seed and rhizomes. Switchgrass is categorized as either upland or lowland. Upland types are typically shorter and generally found on upland sites with lower fertility and drier conditions. Lowland types can reach 8 to 10 feet tall, are very robust, and found in moister low areas with high fertility.

01

LOWLAND TYPE

Taller, coarser, higher-yielding than upland switchgrass types.

02

HIGH TONNAGE

Among the highest dry-matter yields of any native warm-season grass.

03

WILDLIFE COVER

Dense, upright growth provides outstanding nesting and winter escape cover.

04

EROSION CONTROL

Deep fibrous roots anchor waterways, buffers, and erodible slopes.

05

WARM-SEASON NATIVE

Peak production through summer months when cool-season grasses slump.

06

DROUGHT HARDY

Once established, thrives with minimal inputs through heat and dry spells.

07

CONSERVATION READY

A staple species for CRP, buffer, and NRCS conservation plantings — check program specs for approved varieties and rates.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate4 TO 6 PLS LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonSpring; Early-Summer
Plant Depth (in)0.25"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination60° F
Optimal Soil pH4.5–8
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound400,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun
Grass TypeFIELD TYPE
NativeYes
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10
Temperature ZoneWarm; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.

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