Panicum

Panicum is a genus of ornamental grasses that belongs to the family Poaceae. They are commonly known as "switchgrass" and are prized for their elegant foliage and upright form. Panicum plants are native to North America, and are now grown in many other parts of the world as ornamental plants and as a source of biofuel.

Panicum plants have upright stems that can reach up to six feet in height. The foliage is typically green or blue-green, and can be quite ornamental, with narrow, upright leaves. In late summer or early fall, Panicum plants produce airy, feathery panicles that can be up to two feet in length.