Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Hortensie
Echter Lavendel
In French
Hortensia
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Hortensja
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lavandyla angystifolia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead 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
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.