Northwind Switch Grass

About this plant

Northwind Switch Grass is an exceptional choice for adding vertical elegance and texture to your landscape. This award-winning ornamental grass forms a dense, upright clump of olive-green to blue-green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage transitions to a beautiful golden-yellow, providing a striking visual display. Delicate, airy seed heads emerge in late summer, adding a soft, cloud-like effect and providing food for birds in winter. Extremely versatile and low-maintenance, 'Northwind' is perfect for mass plantings, borders, naturalized areas, or as an architectural accent. Its strong, vertical lines resist flopping, even in inclement weather.

Care & maintenance

Northwind Switch Grass is remarkably easy to care for. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. No serious pest or disease problems. Can be divided every few years if clumps become too large.