Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Hydrangea
In German
indische Malve
Hortensie
In French
Mallow indienne
Hortensia
In Spanish
malva india
Hortensia
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Hortênsia
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Hortensja
In Latin
vitifolium
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark 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 Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Indian Mallow and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow 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.