It is considered extremely adaptable and uncomplicated. In addition, it is pretty to look at, both in the ground and in the vase. However, switchgrass only really develops its potential in the company of other plants. But what are they?
What factors should you consider when combining switchgrass?
Respect the switchgrass and its characteristics and decide which companion plants can be combined with it in what form:
- Foliage color: striking golden yellow to red in autumn
- Flower color: grey-green
- Flowering time: July to September
- Location requirements: sunny, nutrient-rich and permeable soil
- Growth height: up to 200 cm
The switchgrass only comes to life in midsummer. For this reason, it is advisable to combine them with plants that are also in full splendor from mid-summer to autumn.
Note that switchgrass produces strikingly colored fall foliage. You can use this to accentuate planting partners.
Due to its origin, switchgrass prefers a location in full sun on a permeable and rather dry soil. Your companion plants should have similar requirements.
Combine switchgrass in the bed or in the bucket
Optimal combinations arise from switchgrass and late-flowering perennials. Thanks to its simple elegance and its versatile color, switchgrass is very cuddly and attractively enhances most flowering plants. But be careful: To ensure that the overall picture is harmonious and the combination is decorative for a long time, it is important to combine switchgrass with sun-loving plants. At best, these are typical prairie plants.
Planting partners tailored to switchgrass and its needs include:
- Storksbill
- Yellow Coneflower
- Purple Coneflower
- Catnip
- Autumn Asters
- Steppe Sage
- Blue Diamond
- Phlox
Combine switchgrass with steppe sage
The labial flowers of the steppe sage, stacked like candles, with their violet color are beautifully expressed in combination with the switchgrass. The switchgrass is able to gently surround the steppe sage with its delicate stalks and add some dynamism to the overall picture. The two also fit together well because of their location requirements.
Combine switchgrass with yellow coneflower
The yellow coneflower also goes well with switchgrass. It loves full sun and can cope with drought just as easily. Its yellow-black umbrella flowers form a pleasant contrast to the long stalks of the switchgrass and shine here and there like little suns.
Combine switchgrass with catnip
The interaction becomes a little wilder and yet calmer if you combine switchgrass with catnip. Since catnip generally grows smaller, it should find its place before switchgrass. All summer long and into autumn, this striking combination will arouse the enthusiasm of your viewers.
Combine switchgrass as a bouquet in the vase
Full of lively lightness, the feathery flower spikes of switchgrass blend into bouquets. You can particularly enhance late summer and autumn flower arrangements with switchgrass. Stems that bear heavy flower heads, such as those of dahlias or hydrangeas, particularly benefit from the playfulness of switchgrass.
- Sedum
- Asters
- Prachtscharte
- Sun Bride
- hydrangeas
- Dahlias
- Roses
