Switch Grass - Northwind, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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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 | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart |
