Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' / SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind,' commonly known as Switch Grass, is a tall, upright ornamental grass that offers striking vertical structure and beauty to any landscape. Its narrow, blue-green foliage transitions to a golden-yellow hue in the fall, with the addition of airy, feathery flower panicles that turn silvery and persist into the winter, providing seasonal interest. This cultivar is particularly valued for its strong, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for creating vertical accents, as a screen, or for adding texture in garden borders and meadows. 'Northwind' thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, from dry to moist, and prefers full sun, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to landscapes. With its elegant form, season-long interest, and ability to attract pollinators, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' is a perfect choice for adding texture, movement, and color to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - yellow-green
· HEIGHT - 65"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Gallon pot
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind,' commonly known as Switch Grass, is a tall, upright ornamental grass that offers striking vertical structure and beauty to any landscape. Its narrow, blue-green foliage transitions to a golden-yellow hue in the fall, with the addition of airy, feathery flower panicles that turn silvery and persist into the winter, providing seasonal interest. This cultivar is particularly valued for its strong, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for creating vertical accents, as a screen, or for adding texture in garden borders and meadows. 'Northwind' thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, from dry to moist, and prefers full sun, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to landscapes. With its elegant form, season-long interest, and ability to attract pollinators, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' is a perfect choice for adding texture, movement, and color to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - yellow-green
· HEIGHT - 65"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Gallon pot
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind,' commonly known as Switch Grass, is a tall, upright ornamental grass that offers striking vertical structure and beauty to any landscape. Its narrow, blue-green foliage transitions to a golden-yellow hue in the fall, with the addition of airy, feathery flower panicles that turn silvery and persist into the winter, providing seasonal interest. This cultivar is particularly valued for its strong, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for creating vertical accents, as a screen, or for adding texture in garden borders and meadows. 'Northwind' thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, from dry to moist, and prefers full sun, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to landscapes. With its elegant form, season-long interest, and ability to attract pollinators, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' is a perfect choice for adding texture, movement, and color to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - yellow-green
· HEIGHT - 65"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
