Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In German
Mandarine
Hortensie
In French
mandarine
Hortensia
In Spanish
mandarina
Hortensia
In Greek
μανταρίνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
tangerina
Hortênsia
In Polish
mandarynka
Hortensja
In Latin
Tangerine
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Tangerine and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Northwind Switchgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.