Northwind Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PAN-ih-kum vir-GA-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer into Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Narrow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Aster (Aster); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
Easy to grow and adaptable to most soil types; prefers semi-moist to wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, once established. Cut old foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant