Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Round
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सागर अंगूर
In German
Hortensie
Sea Grape
In French
Hortensia
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sea Grape
In Greek
υδραγεία
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sea Grape
In Polish
Hortensja
Sea Grape
In Latin
Hibiscus
Uva mare
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape. Northwind Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape
Season and care of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape Physical Information
Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape 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
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape
Care of Northwind Switchgrass and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.