Switch Grass Switch grass begins growth in late April through early May and produces flowers in the fall. It grows in wetlands and can attain a height of two meters. On hot summer and fall days, it gives off a popcorn-like odor. Good Sex Maturity Distinguishing Features Other Remarks Alternative Common Name Switch Grass Collector Details Switch grass is one of our most common native grasses and is typical of the tall grass prairie. It reaches a height of 6 feet and flowers in late fall.
Switch grass is found in wet lowlands and wet prairie.
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