Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
-
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
maiden grass
Hydrangea
In German
Mädchen Gras
Hortensie
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Hortensia
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Hortensia
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Hortênsia
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
virgo herba
Hibiscus
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: 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 Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Maiden Grass and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maiden Grass 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.