Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
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
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Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Angelonia
In German
Hortensie
Angelonia
In French
Hortensia
Angelonia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Angelonia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Angelonia
In Polish
Hortensja
Angelonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Angelonia
Family
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Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia 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
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.