Common Name: Northwind Switch Grass
Bloomtime: Late summer
Bloomcolor: Yellow to tan, often with a purple hue
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Height: 1.2-1.8 m (4-6')
Spread: 0.6-0.9 cm (2-3')
Spacing: 0.6 m (2')
Water: Average to moist
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Zone: 4
Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer
Attracts Butterflies: Attracts wildlife
Drought Tolerant: Good drought tolerance
Characteristics: Forms a dense, upright clump of blue-green foliage., Flowers in late summer form an airy cloud above the foliage., Attractive grass is excellent for screens, mass planted or as a feature plant at the back of the border., The upright form persists through winter where it can provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.
