Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Switchgrass

'Northwind' Switchgrass has green-tan seedheads above blue-green foliage with a very upright habit. Introduced by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin. Our favorite upright Panicum, and the perfect tall grass for tight spots. An excellent tan in the winter. 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year. Bruce Neary of BCN Horticultural Services loves 'Northwind' because it never flops.

Height

72 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Bloom Color

Ivory/Buff

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
1045	Panicum virgatum Northwind #1 (NATIVE-blue-green foliage)	Seedheads
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Winter Interest

•	Foliage
•	Seedheads

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Moist
•	Sandy

Bloom Time

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Summer

Exposure

•

Sun

Special Recognition

•	Perennial Plant of the Year
•	PHS Gold Medal Plant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators
•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green

Grass Season

•	Warm Season

Companion Plants to Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Phlox x 'Wanda'
Hybrid Phlox

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Rough Stemmed Goldenrod

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'
Garden Phlox

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