Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' ~ Northwind Switch Grass low-water Tiny purple-bronze flowers rise high

Tiny purple-bronze flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy silver seed heads that persist through winter

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The smell and consumption of Bee Balm may relaxing the spirit

then deep mauve with white centers

Root Rot can be a problem in poorly-drained soils

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' ~ Northwind Switch Grass low-water Tiny purple-bronze flowers rise highNorthwind Switch Grass is a tall fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright olive to blue green foliage turns yellow beige in fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny yellow flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 4'