Nebraska 28 Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum 'Nebraska 28'(Grasses)

Nebraska 28 Switchgrass is an upland variety of native Switchgrass, moderately tall and leafy, with good seedling vigor. It displays good resistance to stem rust disease. Recommended for use on rangelands, pastures, waterways, and disturbed sites. Blackwell Switchgrass is adapted to the sand hills of Nebraska and similar sites.

	Highly adaptable
	Suited to many applications
	Excellent for sand hills of Nebraska and similar sites

Height 36-60 Inches

Spread 24-60 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips Preferred planting time is spring, until June 30; dormant planting may be done December through February. Recommended planting rate is four to six PLS pounds per acre, if in a pure stand. In seed mixes, switchgrasses should represent the lowest percentage of grasses in the mix.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Upland Birds	Attributes Mass Planting	Exposure Sun	Other Characteristics Easy-to-establish BioFuel Cattle Forage
Soil Moisture Preference Dry Average