Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
-
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Hortensie
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Hortensia
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Hortensia
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Hortensja
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aleurites moluccanus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui 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
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.