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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Switch Grass

Height 60-72"

Spread 36"

Growth Habit THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Specimen or mass in beds, borders, water margins, screen. Provides winter interest.

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' Plant Care:

Cut to 6" in March. Tolerates heavy clay soil. Loses upright form in too much shade.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Switch Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest Mid Season (May - June) Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs Moderate to high soil moisture. Moderate Moist

Special Benefits Cut Flower / or Foliage Dried Flower

Critter Resistance Deer Resistant

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