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Northwind Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum Northwind

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per Plant - 3.5" Pot
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ZONES  4-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Switchgrass Northwind is an extremely-hardy, native grass that thrives in any sunny spot. Gorgeous, steel-blue leaf blades change to a golden yellow in the autumn months, making it the perfect backdrop for your favorite flowering-plants! (Panicum virgatum)

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Description

This Switchgrass is extremely easy to grow and withstands dry conditions. It is deer resistant and grows to be about 4-5 feet tall, making it the perfect choice for any perennial garden. Northwind is native to the US and prefers as much sun as possible.

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Advantages
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Privacy
  • Winter Interest
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
Tolerates
  • Dry Sites
  • Wet Sites
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season.

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Dry
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
48-60" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Planting Depth
The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Awards
2014 Perennial of the Year.
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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