Northwind Grass

Northwind Grass is a tall, upright native ornamental grass with slender green leaves and airy plumes, adding graceful vertical texture and movement.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
3 feet

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Saccharum ravennae ‘Northwind’ is a vigorous, tall grass known for its narrow, upright form and fine-textured, blue-green foliage that grows up to 7 to 10 feet tall. It produces feathery, silvery plumes in late summer to fall that sway beautifully in the breeze, creating dynamic movement in garden designs. Northwind Grass thrives in full sun, adapts well to various soil types, and is moderately drought tolerant. It works well as a focal point, privacy screen, or in naturalistic plantings that need vertical interest.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Upright blue-green foliage with silvery plumes in late summer/fall

Landscape Uses:

Focal points, privacy screens, naturalistic gardens, mass plantings

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Moderate — plumes may shed seeds

Maintenance Level:

Moderate — cut back to ground in late winter or early spring

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Moderate — prefers regular watering but tolerates some drought once established

Soil Tolerance:

Adaptable; prefers well-drained soils

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Deer Resistance:

Moderate — may be browsed occasionally

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — generally pest-free

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