Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बौना कैटेल
In German
Hortensie
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Hortensia
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Hortensia
Espadaña enano
In Greek
υδραγεία
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Hortensja
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pumilio Cattail
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Northwind Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Northwind Switchgrass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail 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
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.