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Growing Info

Scarification: Add moisture, soak in warm water

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central US, North America

Native

Introduced

***Panicum virgatum 'Alamo'* *Panicum virgatum***

'Alamo'

Switch Grass, Switchgrass

In Stock: 25.059 lb (Total:25.059lb)

Panicum virgatum Alamo

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25.06 lb TX

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

374,550

Quantity:

25.06 lb

Collected in:

Texas

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831963

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Add moisture, soak in warm water

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central US, North America

Native

Introduced

Discover the remarkable versatility of Panicum virgatum 'Alamo', a distinguished variety of switchgrass well-suited for high-yield biofuel production, premium forage, and soil conservation. Originally released by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service in Knox City, Texas, Alamo switchgrass has gained a widespread reputation since 1978. This robust warm-season perennial can reach towering heights of 6-10 feet, making it ideal for biomass energy and grazing. It thrives in full sun and adapts easily to various soils, especially heavier ones and moist environments, and exhibits impressive drought tolerance once established.

Noted for its distinguishing blue-green, slightly waxy leaves and reddish-tinted, round stems, Alamo switchgrass adds both aesthetic and functional value to your landscape. With a seed head that matures into an open, spreading panicle, it produces up to 427,365 seeds per pound, attracting diverse wildlife. Ideal for conservation, its dense foliage stabilizes soils on sand dunes, dikes, and other critical areas. For those seeking a sustainable pasture solution, Alamo provides quality hay and grazing forage rich in nutrients for livestock and deer, and essential cover for birds and small mammals. Whether for biofuel, livestock, or conservation, Alamo switchgrass is a low-maintenance, high-performance choice.