Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Clematis
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Clematis
In Hindi
Hydrangea
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Hortensie
Klematis
In French
Hortensia
Clématite
In Spanish
Hortensia
Clemátide
In Greek
υδραγεία
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Clematite
In Polish
Hortensja
Clematis
In Latin
Hibiscus
Clematis
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis 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
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.