Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रूस ओलिव
In German
Hortensie
russische Olive
In French
Hortensia
Olive russe
In Spanish
Hortensia
oliva ruso
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Olive russo
In Polish
Hortensja
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Hibiscus
Russian Olive
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive 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
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.