Alamo Switchgrass is a warm season, vigorous perennial that can be found growing throughout the United States. Switchgrass is drought resistant but is also used extensively in waterways or areas of temporary flooding. Product Information Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot Germination Time: 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone Height: 3 - 8 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Drought resistant; late maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.   Product Details Drought resistant Used in waterways or temporarily flooded areas Late maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period Excellent forage during Summer Adapted throughout the southeast states Product Information Alamo Switchgrass has numerous roots, reaching to 10 ft. deep, as well as underground rhizomes, making it an important grass for use in conservation programs. Alamo Switchgrass grows to a height of 3 to 8 ft. tall, depending on the variety. With supplemental irrigation in areas with less than 20 in. of rainfall, Switchgrass is an excellent forage during Summer. It should be protected from grazing until established because of high palatability. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.