Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
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Common Name: Northwind Switchgrass  
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Northwind Switchgrass is a very upright grass with blue foliage and fine, dainty, yellow flowers. Grass turns yellow in the fall, and retains it's rigid form during the winter. Grows about 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, which makes it a great choice for creating vertical interest in the garden in smaller areas.