Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमुर मेपल
In German
Hortensie
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Hortensia
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Hortensia
arce de Amur
In Greek
υδραγεία
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
de bordo amur
In Polish
Hortensja
klon amur
In Latin
Hibiscus
amur acernis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple are as follows:
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.