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Switch Grass - Northwind, 1 Pack

Switch Grass - Northwind, 1 Pack

$8.73
Switch Grass - Northwind, 1 Pack
$8.73

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Panicum virgatum – Northwind 

This highly ornamental switchgrass cultivar forms an exceptionally upright, dense, columnar clump of steel-blue to olive-green foliage that often reaches 4–5 ft tall, extending to ~6 ft when in bloom. The foliage turns warm yellow-beige in fall, and finely branched pink-green panicles emerge in late summer and persist as airy tan seed heads into winter, providing multi-season interest. Known for its rigid habit, drought, deer, and even salt-tolerance, 'Northwind' performs reliably in full sun garden sites or rain gardens. Selected as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year, it’s prized for its architectural stature and low-maintenance profile.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Steel-blue upright foliage
  • Pink-green airy summer panicles
  • Late-season tan seed heads & fall colour
Specifications Details
Colour Steel-blue to olive-green foliage; golden-yellow fall tone
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~120–150 cm (4–5 ft); up to ~180 cm (6 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~75–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes (generally resistant)
Plant Timing Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring
Bloom Timing August - September
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart

Description

Panicum virgatum – Northwind 

This highly ornamental switchgrass cultivar forms an exceptionally upright, dense, columnar clump of steel-blue to olive-green foliage that often reaches 4–5 ft tall, extending to ~6 ft when in bloom. The foliage turns warm yellow-beige in fall, and finely branched pink-green panicles emerge in late summer and persist as airy tan seed heads into winter, providing multi-season interest. Known for its rigid habit, drought, deer, and even salt-tolerance, 'Northwind' performs reliably in full sun garden sites or rain gardens. Selected as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year, it’s prized for its architectural stature and low-maintenance profile.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Steel-blue upright foliage
  • Pink-green airy summer panicles
  • Late-season tan seed heads & fall colour
Specifications Details
Colour Steel-blue to olive-green foliage; golden-yellow fall tone
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height ~120–150 cm (4–5 ft); up to ~180 cm (6 ft) in bloom
Plant Width ~75–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes (generally resistant)
Plant Timing Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring
Bloom Timing August - September
Plant Depth Crown at soil level
Plant Spacing ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart

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