Switch Grass - Perennial prairie grass that grows upright in clumps with redish tips in the summer & yellow during the fall & winter. 
 
Growth: Can grow 3 - 6 feet tall.
Light: Prefers full sun. Can tolerate partial shade.
Soil: Moist, sandy, clay soil.
Hardiness: Drought tolerant. Resistant to disease & pests.
Maintenance: Low maintenance.
Benefits: Great for sloped areas prone to erosion. Grown for hay, cattle & deer feed, & cover for prairie animals.