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Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) 'Northwind' is an award-winning cultivar of native Switchgrass that stands out for its dense, upright, and narrow growing habit and olive-green to blue-green foliage, which turns a yellow-beige color in the fall. Finely textured, yellow plumes appear in late summer and last until winter. This variety is popular due to its ability to tolerate not only dry soils, but wet soils for short periods of time as well. This cultivar can also withstand small amounts of shade (too much will cause the plant to flop over) and is somewhat tolerant of urban sites and pollution. 'Northwind' makes an impressive focal point or specimen plant in garden beds and borders, but also an attractive border or backdrop when planted in a mass groupings.

Expected 2025 Availability- Late April 

Switchgrass 'Northwind'

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  • Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) to Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days) 

    Mature Size: 4 - 6' tall and 2 - 3' wide

    Spacing: 24 - 36" apart

    Season: Warm-season grass

    Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9

    Light Requirement: Full Sun

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    Salt Tolerant: Moderately

    Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loam, or clay soils that are well-drained. 

  • Plants in the Panicum genus are host species for 5 known native pollinators in northern Utah. Swith Grass also provides habitat and cover for birds and small mammals.

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