Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Northwind Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum ′Northwind′ - Summer Interest

Family:

Poaceae (Grass Family) 20

Genus:

Panicum (Panic Grass Panicum Witchgrass Switch Grass) 4

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Growth Forms:

Other 9

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5 255

Flower Notes:

Yellow

Foliage Notes:

Green

Ultimate Height:

6 feet

Ultimate Spread:

2.5 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

medium to wet

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Flower panicles are showy, are are quite long and will turn from yellow to beige. Seed plumes will stay attached into the winter months adding texture to the winter landscape. Occasional problems with rust in hot and humid climates. Insects that may cause problems are Japanese beetles, thrips, and spider mites.

Special Characteristics:

Drought Tolerant 289

Groupings 211

Mass Plantings 289

Additional Information

Switch Grass is native to Missouri prairies. 'Northwind' is more compact han the straight species and more vertical in comparison.

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Summer Interest

When Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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No Fruiting Observations Available

1 Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' found

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Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2017_00387*A	HCR

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