Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fibre
Other Uses
-
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Needle Grass
In German
Hortensie
Nadel- Gras
In French
Hortensia
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
υδραγεία
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
agulha Relva
In Polish
Hortensja
igła do trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus
acus Grass
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass 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
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.