Switch grass is a remarkably versatile perennial grass that tolerates wet or dry soil, black walnut trees, and even deer and rabbits. The plants develop upright clumps of bright green foliage that's often tipped with red when it first appears in the spring. In the summer, switch grass develops airy, reddish-pink flower plumes that will remain on the plant through the winter. And, when fall rolls around switch grass foliage turns into glowing shades of red and purple. A North American native, switch grass grows about 4 feet tall and requires almost no care once it's established. Hardy from zones 4-9.

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Switch grass grows best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil that's rich in organic matter It can grow in some partial shade, but the plants are more likely to flop over and less likely to develop rich fall color. Switch grass can tolerate both dry and wet situations. 
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Switch grass is not intended for human or animal consumption.