Panicum v. 'Northwind' #1Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' is a strong and upright switch grass. Green blue blades hold up airy panicles of yellow seed heads and then the blades turn a warm yellow for fall. Great as an upright specimen or also a screening. Blooms: summer Light: full sun Soil: regular garden soil Width at maturity: 30" Height at maturity: 4 5' 6' w blooms Pruning: cut back to 2 3" in early spring as new growth appears. Dividing: in spring Zones: 3 9 Images are used

deciduous selection look great with the masses of white blooms

Soil: well draining

regular garden soil

Amsonia tabernaemontana

fertile acid garden soil

Blooms: June - September

Zones: 6 - 8

Soil: well drained all purpose soil mix

Soil:  regular garden soil

Leaves become orange yellow in autumn

Height at maturity: 9 - 12"

the "Lemon Candy Ninebark"