Switchgrass 'Northwinds'
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'Northwind' is a tall ornamental switch grass cultivar which features one of the best vertical forms. Olive-green to bluish-green foliage forms a compact, narrow 4-5' tall clump of foliage, which is topped in late summer by finely-textured mauve colored flower. Foliage turns yellow-beige in fall and provides good winter interest.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum
- Common Name: Northwinds Switchgrass
- Flower Color: Mauve
- Height: 4 - 5 Feet
- Width: 2 - 3 Feet
- Season of Bloom: September
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Hardiness Zone: 2 - 9