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Panicum virgatum Northwind

Switch Grass

Upright, steel blue foliage is wider and more substantial than 'Heavy Metal'. Upright growth habit with showy clusters of loose airy flowers that appear in late summer and persist into winter. It is a larval host for butterflies and a source of food for songbirds. Deer resistant.


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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Height:60-72 Inches
  • Spread:30-36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Tan

Native grasses, these prefer moderately fertile soil, but are tolerant of drought, poor soils, and wet soils, making them great for rain gardens. 

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Sun/Light Shade
Light Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Wet
Flowering Months
August
Foliage Color
Blue
Blue-Green