Stiffly upright blue-green foliage that never flops. The most architectural switchgrass available.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 4-5'
- Bloom Colors
- Green
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Northwind Switchgrass unambiguously. The genus Panicum places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Northwind Switchgrass, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' will give you the most precise results.