description Blackwell Switchgrass Overview
Blackwell is a named cultivar of switchgrass, Panicum virgatum, a warm-season perennial grass used in conservation plantings, range seeding, revegetation, forage production, and wildlife habitat. Seed from a single plant was collected in 1934 near Blackwell, Oklahoma, and the cultivar was cooperatively released in 1944 by the USDA Soil Conservation Service and the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. It is of interest to land managers restoring disturbed or native-grass sites.
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What plant is Blackwell switchgrass?
Blackwell is a named cultivar of switchgrass, Panicum virgatum. Switchgrass is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America and used in prairie, range, and conservation plantings.
Where did Blackwell switchgrass originate?
Seed from a single plant was collected in 1934 near Blackwell, Oklahoma. The resulting plants were evaluated against other collections at the Soil Conservation Service nursery in Manhattan, Kansas.
When was the Blackwell cultivar released?
Blackwell was cooperatively released as a cultivar in 1944 by the Soil Conservation Service and the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. It was selected for strong forage production, leafiness, disease resistance, and seedling vigor.
What is Blackwell switchgrass used for?
It is used for conservation plantings, range seeding, forage production, revegetation, and wildlife habitat. Its upland growth habit makes it useful where a persistent native perennial grass is needed.
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