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***Panicum virgatum 'Sunburst'* *Panicum virgatum***

'Sunburst'

Sunburst Switchgrass, Switch Grass, Switchgrass

In Stock: 5.67 lb (Total:5.67lb)

Panicum virgatum Sunburst

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

238,095

Quantity:

5.67 lb

Collected in:

North Dakota

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

3

Item ID:

1834548

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

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

Panicum virgatum 'Sunburst' (Sunburst Switchgrass) is a rhizomatous grass native to most of the U.S. A proud product of southeast South Dakota, it plays an essential role in the Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem. Sunburst Switchgrass, known for its moderately early maturity and larger seeds relative to other varieties, thrives best in upland locales. It's perfect for applications ranging from pasture mixes and range seeding to soil erosion control and biofuel production. Wildlife cherishes it as a source of food and a nesting and covering haven.
Distinguishable by its strong seedling vigor and faster establishment, Sunburst Switchgrass yields impressively more than other varieties like Dakota and Forestburg. It matures early into an imposing 6-feet-tall plant. It's best suited to the climates of the Upper Midwest and can endure the bracing conditions as far north as North Dakota and northern Minnesota.
Released by South Dakota State University in 1998, this versatile grass variety not only offers conservation planting and grazing opportunities, but also serves as a habitat for deer and other wildlife. Recommended seedling rate is 6 lbs per acre. Furthermore, it can reseed itself over time, becoming denser and maintaining its robustness even in high-snow and wind conditions, providing coveted winter cover for all wildlife.
Sunburst Switchgrass is also beneficial for hay production, and it aids in erosion control and can be used as a biofuel source. Best grown on sandy to clay loam soils, it can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet, characterized by its recognizable white hair-like tops. It's an all-round active performer and an excellent addition to any pasture or property.

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***Panicum virgatum 'Sunburst'* *Panicum virgatum***

'Sunburst'

Sunburst Switchgrass, Switch Grass, Switchgrass