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Northwind Switch Grass-Ornamental Grass-Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Northwind Switch Grass-Ornamental Grass-Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Description

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', commonly known as Northwind Switch Grass, is a robust and upright ornamental grass known for its striking vertical form and blue-green foliage. It produces airy, golden seed heads in late summer, adding texture and movement to the garden. This cultivar is particularly valued for its strong, upright habit and adaptability to various garden conditions.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. It works well in prairie-style gardens, naturalistic landscapes, and is excellent for erosion control on slopes. Its seed heads provide winter interest and food for birds.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
  • Common Name Common Name: Northwind Switch Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and other prairie plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, spacing 2-3 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Average to moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soil types, prefers loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
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