Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Broom
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In German
Besen
Hortensie
In French
balai
Hortensia
In Spanish
escoba
Hortensia
In Portuguese
vassoura
Hortênsia
In Polish
miotła
Hortensja
In Latin
iuniperorum
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Broom and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Broom and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broom and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Broom and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Broom and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Broom and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.