Northwind Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
SKU
02296
A compact, clumping grass with excellent vertical form. Olive to blue-green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. Airy flower panicles produce showy seed heads and lend winter interest. Sturdy stems stay upright, even under snow load, giving protection to wintering songbirds. Good for erosion control.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| 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. |
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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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