THE most vertical grass.		Plumes emerging, floating on top of foliage.

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Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Switchgrass, Panic Grass

Latin: Panicum (PAN-ih-kum) virgatum (veer-GAH-tum)

Description: Cultivar of the native Switch Grass selected by Northwind Perennial Farm near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The seed heads are open panicles. The foliage has an interesting green color on the tops, and blue on the backs. Stiffly upright habit making it the most vertical grasses available. Nice yellow fall color. Prefers fertile, well drained solid and full sun. Late to begin growth in the spring, but when it starts will rapidly take its place in the garden. Good for massing and cutting.

Zone: 4a

Origin: Naturally occuring selection found by Northwind Perennial Farm, Wisconsin

Leaf Blade (wxl): 5/8 x 25

Foliage (wxh): 36 x 72, Upright - Uniform columnar form

Plume (hxlxw): 72 x 18.00 x 6.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Tolerant to All Stated Sun Ranges

Moisture: Moist, can tolerate dry to boggy pH: 4.5-8

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Green, Medium Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 2-4'

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