Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' Switch Grass
'Northwind' features one of the best vertical forms of any of the many panicum cultivars currently available. Olive-green to bluish-green foliage forms a compact, narrow, erect, 4-5' tall clump. Foliage turns yellow-beige in fall and provides good winter interest.
Height: 4.00 to 5.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 2.50 feet
Bloom Time: July to February
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Suggested Use: Rain Garden
Flower: Showy
Leaf: Good Fall
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Wet Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution