Northwind Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Northwind')
PAN-ih-kum ver-GAY-tum 'Northwind'
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Deciduous Perennial Upright, clumping in the Poaceae Family
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This striking switchgrass cultivar brings both stature and seasonal interest to the garden. With its towering, upright habit and vibrant fall foliage, this cultivar is a standout addition that's sure to turn heads. |
Clump-forming grass. Prefers moist soil, but is fairly soil-adaptable. Usually three to four feet tall, but can reach up to six feet. Spreads by rhizomes and requires competition. Foliage is green-blue in summer, golden or reddish in fall. Delicate, airy seed heads appear in mid-late summer. Food source for game and grazing animals. Butterfly larvae host plant.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
6 - 8 feet
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Average |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium : Average to Moist
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Zones |
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Modern Garden, Most Popular, Nativar, Normal Soil, Perennial, Pond, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Large Perennials, Ornamental Grass, Yellow or Orange Flowering Perennials
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Bloom Period |
September
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Flower Color |
Golden-yellow
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Red Dragon Japanese Maple,
Red October Andropogon,
Sun King Udo,
Ghost Fern,
Mixed Combo Pastels Chrysanthemum: Pink/Peach/Pearl,
Neon Star Dianthus,
Ruby Star Purple Coneflower,
Gold Bar Eulalia,
Grass - Little Zebra Maiden,
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass,
Purple Fountain Grass,
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan,
Quickcover Yellow Sedum
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