switchgrass ‘Prairie Dog’
| Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Dog’ |
| Common Name | switchgrass ‘Prairie Dog’ |
| Family | Poaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 2-3ft (60-90cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color | airy ink-tan |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths |
| Additional Information | Cultivated Form of a Native Plant. Panicum virgatum native to tall grass prairies throughout the midwest. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northeast Light Plate |
