Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sikalemen
In German
Hortensie
Zyklamen
In French
Hortensia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ciclamen
In Greek
υδραγεία
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cíclame
In Polish
Hortensja
Cyklamen
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cyclamīnos
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen 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
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.