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switchgrass
(Panicum virgatum)

Research is underway on the southern variety, 'Alamo.' There are other common varieties including 'Kanlow' and 'Cave-in-rock' that are better suited for the midwest.

switchgrass trial

giant miscanthus
(Miscanthus x giganteus)

Giant miscanthus is seed-sterile. Therefore, it is not invasive like the ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis.

miscanthus
   
 
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