| Botanical Name |
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ |
| Common Name |
switchgrass ‘Northwind’ |
| Family |
Poaceae |
| USDA Zone |
4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement |
Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest |
summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread |
4-5ft x 2-3ft (120-150cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color |
tan |
| Attracts Wildlife |
Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths |
| Additional Information |
Cultivated Form of a Native Plant. Panicum virgatum native to tall grass prairies throughout the midwest. |
| Location in Lurie Garden |
Northwest Light Plate |
