Switchgrass

Switchgrass is a tall, sod forming perennial native grass that is found in much of the United States, except for the west coast. This warm season native specie can reach mature heights to six feet.

BLACKWELL

Most commonly used variety in the High Plains Regions of the Great Plains
Used in irrigated pastures and sandhill rangeland
Very good forage quality
Grows well on sandy ranges and lowland sites
Thrives best with 15 to 20 inches of annual precipitation
CAVE IN ROCK

Late maturing variety
Improved rust resistance
Grows 3 to 6 feet tall depending varying climates and soil conditions
Very good low-land variety
Drought tolerant and adapts well to a wide range of climatic conditions
FORESTBURG

Best suited to light or medium-textured soils
Tolerates moderately saline or alkaline soils
Good heat and drought tolerance
NEBRASKA 28

Early maturing strain representative of Nebraska sandhill strains
Adapts well to varying soil types
Very good for use in pastures and conservation areas
Susceptible to rust in areas with long growing seasons

Improved varieties Kanlow and Alamo Switchgrass will be available in the near future.