Grass - Ornamental
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Switch Grass
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Sun Tolerant  Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade  
FULL Sun
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 Height60-72" |  | 
 Spread36" |  | 
 Growth HabitTHRILLER (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