Provide shade and beauty for generations to come by planting a majestic Bur Oak tree.
Extend the beauty of your landscape throughout the year with these cheery red berries.
This compact version of the classic Blackeyed Susan is a lovely addition to any garden, bringing bright yellow into the fall months.
Characteristics
Height: 6-8’ Spread: 2-3’ Zones: 4-9 Growth Rate: Medium
Cultural Requirements
A low maintenance ornamental grass, Northwind Switch Grass prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate most soil conditions including dry ones. This grass performs at its best in full sun, however (not ideal), but it will grow in part shade conditions. Minimal care is required for growing this plant in your garden; only needing to be cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring.
Ornamental Features
Northwind Switch Grass offers stunning architectural foliage that can make a bold statement in the landscape. In late summer, an airy cloud of seed heads appear above the vertical foliage and soften the plant. The foliage and seed heads change from an attractive blue-green summer color to a yellow fall color and add significant winter interest to the landscape.
Landscape Uses
Our supervisor and project manager Ernie Huey loves incorporating grasses into the landscape. A versatile plant, they work great massed in groups in naturalized gardens, as a backdrop for other perennials and as an alternative screening plant to the typically used shrubbery.
Provide shade and beauty for generations to come by planting a majestic Bur Oak tree.
Extend the beauty of your landscape throughout the year with these cheery red berries.
This compact version of the classic Blackeyed Susan is a lovely addition to any garden, bringing bright yellow into the fall months.
