switch grass 'Northwind'
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Northwind' is a deciduous, perennial grass, to 1.5m tall, forming an upright clump of flat, linear, blue-green leaves turning yellow and orange in autumn. Large, airy sprays of tiny pink and green flowers are produced in late summer and persist into mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- switch grass 'Northwind' (Panicum virgatum 'Northwind')
- Genus
- Panicum
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of switch grass 'Northwind'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of switch grass 'Northwind'
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switch grass 'Northwind' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in mid-spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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