Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Lonicera periclymenum
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
honeysuckle
In Hindi
Hydrangea
honeysuckle
In German
Hortensie
Geißblatt
In French
Hortensia
Chèvrefeuille
In Spanish
Hortensia
Madreselva
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αιγόκλημα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Madressilva
In Polish
Hortensja
Wiciokrzew
In Latin
Hibiscus
CISSANTHEMOS
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle 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
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
- Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season 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 Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.