So what I have been calling switch grass is actually Indian grass. Seems like more people suggest switch but now knowing more of what I have I like the Indian grass better. Very prolific, gets tall and burns good. From reading up on it seems like Indian might have more wildlife benefits when you take into account the song birds and upland birds/turkeys while still accomplishing our deer habitat/beddinng/screeing goals. Thoughts between the two?
Switchgrass is WAY more snow tolerant. One good Indiangrass may be down for year. Switchgrass will pop right back up.
For screening, the newer RC Switchgrass lines are taller.
For screening, the newer RC Switchgrass lines are taller.
Bassattackr
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Indian isn't the best screen IMO. Switch and Big Blue are both much better.. However, I enjoy the diversity for wildlife.
Flattens with snow as others noted.
Flattens with snow as others noted.
I'm thinking of seeding a couple acres in grass. Curious what deer/turkey benefits you like with Indian?