blue switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum 'North Wind') - Grasses

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

4-9

Minimum temperature

−29°F (−34°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

blue switchgrass

Panicum Virgatum 'North Wind'

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 4-9
Minimum temperature: −29°F (−34°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height4 ft-5 ft

Mature width24 in-36 in

Plant typeGrasses

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant✅Yes

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies, Birds

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