Switchgrass 'Northwind'
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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
‘Northwind’ is a cultivar of Switchgrass that stands out from others due to its reliable upright habit and stunning blue-green foliage. Switchgrasses play an essential role in the tallgrass prairies that covered a large portion of the continent, but are now a much rarer sight. 'Northwind' prefers medium to wet soils and full sun to part shade. It performs best in full sun. It can tolerate many soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It is highly tolerant to drought and can even withstand boggy soil conditions. It grows primarily in clumps but will slowly spread by slightly creeping rhizomes. Clumps should be cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring. While plants may self-seed in optimum growing conditions, cultivars may not come true from seed.
In 2014, Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ was named Perennial Plant of the Year© by the Perennial Plant Association. This award is given to plants that can perform well in various growing climates, require low maintenance, offer multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest and disease-free. ‘Northwind’ is the third grass to receive this prestigious award.
Seed Food Source: Birds, Small Mammals
Height: 3’-6’
Spread 2’-3’
Bloom: July-February
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 5-9
Origin: Cultivar/North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
