Image
Grass

Northwind Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

← All Switchgrass varieties

Stiffly upright blue-green foliage that never flops. The most architectural switchgrass available.

Bloom Season
Aug - Oct
JFMAMJJASOND
Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
4-5' tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Green
Traits
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
Soil
ClaySandyPoor Soil
Other Switchgrass Varieties
Shenandoah
Compact selection that turns vivid burgundy-red in late summer earlier than any other switchgrass.
Prairie Sky
The bluest foliage of any switchgrass, with airy pink seed clouds drifting above in late summer.
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Russian Sage
Perennial
Aster
Perennial
Black-Eyed Susan
Perennial