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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Switch Grass

  • Ornamental grass
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • Nothing can push this grass over
  • Nice blue-green foliage
  • Airy, cloud-like panicles
  • Use in the shrub or perennial border
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 24-36 in
Zone: 5-9
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' - Switch Grass

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/Foliage
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Fast Growing
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Fall Color

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gold
  • Gray

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water