Perennial grass valued primarily for its rigid, upright form; produces airy plumes of red seed heads in late summer; foliage turns gold in fall; adaptable and drought tolerant
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Northwind Switch Grass features airy plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are olive green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall. The brick red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
| Dimensions | 3 × 5 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular Water |
| Height | 5' |
| Width | 3' |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
An upright, herbaceous perennial grass primarily valued for its showy summer plumes and intensely red and orange fall color; a great accent or screening plant; more tolerant of dry spells than other maiden grasses
Zebra Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with a shapely form and gracefully arching stems. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
Perennial grass valued primarily for its rigid, upright form; produces airy plumes of red seed heads in late summer; foliage turns gold in fall; adaptable and drought tolerant
This cultivar is noted for its distinctive arrangement of horizontal, eyelash-like chartreuse flowers that give way to blond seed heads that persist through winter; blue-green foliage turns hues of gold in fall; use as a border accent or groundcover
