Taxon

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

 
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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' - Switch Grass
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Common name: Switch Grass
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Distribution: North and Central America
Hardiness: 5a
Life form: Perennial plant
Comments: 'Northwind' is a tall ornamental switch grass cultivar. It forms a compact, narrow, erect, 4-5' tall clump of foliage which is topped in late summer by finely-textured, yellow flower panicles which hover over the foliage like an airy cloud. Flower panicles typically bring total plant height to 6'. Panicles turn beige as the seeds mature in fall with the seed plumes persisting well into winter. Foliage turns yellow-beige in fall and provides good winter interest.

Locations

  • 1: Center Lake • Accession: 2015-1174/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 2: Childrens Garden • Accession: 2015-818/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 3: Childrens Garden • Accession: 2015-819/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 4: East Lake • Accession: 2023-105/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 5: Secret Garden • Accession: 2022-11/1 • Provenance: Garden
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