switchgrass
noun
switch·grass
ˈswich-ˌgras 
: a tall North American panic grass (Panicum virgatum) that is used for hay and forage
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Big bluestem and switchgrass reach their 10-foot peaks in the fall and winter, as bald and golden eagles glide overhead.
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Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Other native grasses, such as switchgrass and purple lovegrass, are also effective in controlling erosion.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Other grass options include sideoats grama, switchgrass and big bluestem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Other native grasses, such as switchgrass and purple lovegrass, are also effective in controlling erosion.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Other grass options include sideoats grama, switchgrass and big bluestem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Switchgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switchgrass. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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