2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses
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PANICUM<br />
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’<br />
UPRIGHT SWITCHGRASS<br />
A dependable upright habit and beautiful blue<br />
green foliage set this Panicum apart from others.<br />
In early fall, a multitude <strong>of</strong> panicles top the<br />
plant. A valuable vertical accent; several planted<br />
as a backdrop form a dynamic structural look.<br />
Drought tolerant but tolerates intermittent-boggy<br />
soils. Introduced by Roy Diblik <strong>of</strong> Northwind<br />
Perennial Farm in Wisconsin. Named 2014<br />
Perennial Plant <strong>of</strong> the Year ® .<br />
Warm season, blue green, 4.5’, 5.5’ with blooms,<br />
sun, dry-moist, flowers early fall, Zones 4-9, Origin:<br />
North and Central America<br />
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’<br />
Panicum virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ PP28518<br />
PURPLE TEARS SWITCHGRASS<br />
Selected and shared with us by plantsman and<br />
designer Piet Oudolf, this Switchgrass bears<br />
flowering spikes with s<strong>of</strong>t gray color at the top,<br />
followed by splendid, purple seed heads. A<br />
manageable height <strong>of</strong> 4’ and narrow, upright<br />
habit make it perfect for a range <strong>of</strong> landscape<br />
applications. It has the same toughness and<br />
adaptability you’ll find in other Switchgrass<br />
cultivars.<br />
Warm season, green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun-part<br />
shade, dry-moist, flowers late summer, Zones 4-10,<br />
Origin: North America<br />
Panicum virgatum ‘Purple Tears’ PP28518<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Piet Oudolf<br />
64 We grow good grass! ®
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