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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Northwind Switch Grass

A clumping warm season grass. Tolerant of many soil conditions. Upright golden-yellow flowers at 6-8′

  • Height: 6' – 8'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: September
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant
    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • Yellow
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 6' to 8'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • April
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • North America

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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 6' – 8'
  • Plant Habit: Upright

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