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 | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) apart |