Does Switchgrass Come Back Every Year

Because switchgrass is a perennial plant (great for landscaping and for deer bedding around perennial food plots), you should know it will be difficult to control weeds once the grass is established.

Is switchgrass an annual or perennial?

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a vigorous warm season, native perennial grass adapted to Wisconsin and planted for many purposes including livestock grazing, wildlife cover, and as a biofuel crop. Switchgrass begins growth in late spring and continues through the summer if moisture is available.

Is switchgrass an annual plant?

Switchgrass is both a perennial and self-seeding crop, which means farmers do not have to plant and reseed after annual harvesting. Once established, a switchgrass stand can survive for ten years or longer.