Northwind Switchgrass

 

Northwind Switchgrass is a tall ornamental grass known for it's very upright form. It makes a beautiful ornamental grass, especially when planted in masses. The low-maintenance grass makes a great background plant or focal point in both residential and commercial landscapes. 

 
 

 

Northwind Switchgrass

 

Northwind Switchgrass is a tall ornamental grass known for it's very upright form. It makes a beautiful ornamental grass, especially when planted in masses. The low-maintenance grass makes a great background plant or focal point in both residential and commercial landscapes. 

 
 

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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Pronunciation

PAN-ih-kum vir-GA-tum

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Mature Height

4 to 6 ft.

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Mature Spread

24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

blonde seedheads

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Bloom time

fall

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

species is native to most of the United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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