Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Papyrus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
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
Green, Brown
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Hydrangea
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Hortensie
In French
papyrus nain
Hortensia
In Spanish
papiro enano
Hortensia
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Hortênsia
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Hortensja
In Latin
P. papyrus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.