Canavalia gladiata ~ Sword Bean ga-native Northwind Switch Grass is a

Northwind Switch Grass is a tall fast-growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America

Coconino National Forest

Carex vulpinoidea - fox sedge - Flickr - Matt Lavin (8)

Naylor's Blue Leyland Cypress is a dense fast-growing conifer tree with a broad pyramidal habit

COMPANION PLANTS:  Mock Orange

Canavalia gladiata ~ Sword Bean ga-native Northwind Switch Grass is aSword Bean is a vigorous climbing perennial with self twinning wood stems and large dark green trifoliate foliage. The soft purple flowers bloom from late spring through summer, and are followed by huge edible beans. Blooms best in full sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. *Though the young seedpods are edible fresh, mature seeds need to be boiled first. Type: Perennial Height: 6 8 Spread: 20 30 Spacing: 25 USDA Hardiness