Switchgrass

In the opinion of this author, this species has a weedy look. 

Occurs throughout Florida but is more frequent in flatwoods pond settings and small floodplains than in areas of sandy ridges.



Clump forming, suitable for planting toward the back of a moist wildflower garden.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

An aggressive grower. Plant where that characteristic is appropriate.

Riverine forests, flatwoods, beaches, fresh and brackish marshes, disturbed sites.

• Larval host for tawny edged skipper.