Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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 pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Lavender
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lavender
In German
Hortensie
Lavendel
In French
Hortensia
Lavande
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lavanda
In Greek
υδραγεία
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lavanda
In Polish
Hortensja
Lawenda
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lavendula
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender 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
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.