Grass Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Switch Grass

Very sturdy and upright form with wide blue-green foliage. Slender upright panicles bloom atop the foliage, creating a very vertical, formal look. Weather resistant. Tan plumes in late summer and golden-yellow fall foliage provide excellent fall color.


  •  · Wide blue-green foliage
  •  · Tan plumes in late summer
  •  · Sturdy, upright form

Height:

4-5 ft

Spread:

24-36 in

Zone:

4-9

Grass Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Dried Flower

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Summer
• Fall

Additional Information About Grass Panicum virgatum 'Northwind':

2014 Perennial Plant of the Year