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Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’


Tall Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.230


Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This selection forms a tall, narrow mound of olive-green leaves, bearing airy heads of tiny green flowers in late summer. Fall colour is golden, fading to tan. Usually attractive in the garden all winter long. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Clumps are easily divided in spring. Drought tolerant once established. Chosen as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   120-150 cm
   47-59 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
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Growth Rate
  












Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’


Tall Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.230


Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This selection forms a tall, narrow mound of olive-green leaves, bearing airy heads of tiny green flowers in late summer. Fall colour is golden, fading to tan. Usually attractive in the garden all winter long. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Clumps are easily divided in spring. Drought tolerant once established. Chosen as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   120-150 cm
   47-59 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate