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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)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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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Associated SKUs
AM019350 AM014967 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM019348 (Tray of 9) - Out of stock. AM019349 (Tray of 18) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum Northwind
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color
Wheat
Mature Height
48-60" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Growth Rate
Medium
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season.
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Ships As
Potted Plant
Foliage
Green upright blade-like foliage turns yellow-beige in fall.
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average, Moist / Wet
Tolerates
Dry Sites, Wet Sites
Advantages
Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Great For Mass Plantings, Good For Hedge / Screen, Winter Interest, Good For Containers
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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