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Northwind Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Northwind') is a highly acclaimed, upright, clumping ornamental grass, recognized for its strict vertical form and olive-to-blue-green foliage. Growing 4–6 feet tall, this 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year is ideal for modern, low-maintenance landscapes, providing structure, drought tolerance, and winter interest. 
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Key Characteristics and Features:
Appearance: Features stiff, vertical, olive-green to blue-green foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn.
Flowers/Seed Heads: Produces airy, pinkish-yellow, or brick-red, panicle-style flowers in late summer, which turn into seed heads that last through winter.
Growth Habit: Extremely upright and compact, forming thick clumps that remain sturdy, even under snow, making them ideal for screens and vertical accents.
Hardiness & Maintenance: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–9. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and adaptable to various soil types, including clay and wet soils.
Usage: Excellent for mass plantings, prairie-style gardens, urban, and native plant gardens. 
 
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers full sun.
Water: Prefers average to moist, well-drained soil, but is quite adaptable to dry conditions once established.
Maintenance: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Problems: Generally pest-free but can experience rust in high-humidity climates.