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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' - Switch Grass

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

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
1045 Panicum virgatum Northwind #1 (NATIVE-blue-green foliage) Seedheads
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
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
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Garden Phlox
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