September 1, 2021
Ornamental grasses add structure and texture to a landscape without feeling heavy. Northwind Switchgrass is a choice variety for it’s clean upright habit and dense foliage. The medium green foliage reaches 4-6’ tall and can act as a backdrop, accent, or screening plant. Around the middle of summer the flower panicles appear and dance above the foliage creating an attractive pink-tinged shimmer. We recommend leaving the grasses up for the winter months to add winter interest to the garden. The seed heads also provide a food source for the local bird population. Northwind Switchgrass is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and is drought and salt tolerant making it a good option in urban settings.
Naturalized plantings, foundations and borders, urban sites
Beebalm is an attractive magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
The trend toward home vegetable and herb growing continues to rise in popularity.
If you like hummingbirds, you’ll love Major Wheeler honeysuckle vine.