Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lavender
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hortensie
Yambohne
In French
Hortensia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Hortensja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama 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
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.