Northwind Switchgrass

Northwind Switchgrass

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  • Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
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One of the most upright ornamental grasses, featuring steel-blue foliage that stands straight as an arrow. It turns golden-yellow in fall and provides excellent winter structure and screening.

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Size at Maturity

Height 5'- 6' Spread 2'- 3'

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • High Salt Tolerance

Seasons of Interest

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

How to Plant

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in average to lean, well-drained soil. Space 2–3 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting. Highly adaptable to clay and poor soils.

Care Tips

Water regularly the first season; once established it is highly drought tolerant. Cut back to 4–6 inches in late winter or early spring- do not cut back in fall. Divide every 4–5 years in spring. No fertilization needed. Largely pest-free. Northwind is one of the most upright and sturdy switchgrass selections available- it holds its vertical form magnificently without flopping, even in exposed and windy sites. The blue-green foliage turns golden in fall. An outstanding, architecturally bold ornamental grass with exceptional garden presence.

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