Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum · Poaceae
How it looks
Switch Grass is a perennial grass that grows upright in clumps of narrow, long green blades. In late summer it sends up very fine panicles that spread like a haze above the foliage, and the leaves turn yellow-gold in autumn. It grows 3-6.5 ft (1-2 m) tall.
No toxicity data available
Switchgrass is not listed in the ASPCA's toxic plants list for cats, and NC State Extension has no toxicity data for it either. With no confirmed evidence either way, we cannot call it safe — exercise caution if your cat has access to it.
Guide for parents
Switchgrass has no official toxicity data, so it is hard to say for certain whether it is safe.
Cats instinctively chew on grasses, so blocking access completely is hard. Offering cat grass separately can draw your cat's interest away from it. Consult your vet if ingestion is suspected or vomiting/appetite loss appears.
Details
- Scientific name
- Panicum virgatum
- Common name
- Switch Grass
- Family
- Poaceae
- Source
- No confirmed source for cats — not listed by ASPCA
Also known as
Related plants
Same plant family· Poaceae
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