Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Also called Upright Switch Grass

Forms a tight upright clump of gray-green foliage becoming vase-shaped with age
Flat leaf blades are 30 cm long, branching almost vertically from upright stems
Grass is topped with slender airy cloud-like green panicles
Leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall and tan throughout the winter
A good ornamental grass for a formal garden
Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
Flower Height: 150 cm
Foliage Height: 125 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
70-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This cultivar is one of the most drought-tolerant of the panicum. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.

Additional Notes about Northwind Switch Grass:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.