Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Shrub
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
African Sumac
Switchgrass
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Switchgrass
In German
African sumac
Switchgrass
In French
sumac africaine
switchgrass
In Spanish
zumaque africano
switchgrass
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
sumac africano
switchgrass
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
switchgrass
In Latin
African sumac
switchgrass
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of African Sumac and Switchgrass
Season and care of African Sumac and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Switchgrass Physical Information
African Sumac and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Switchgrass are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of African Sumac and Switchgrass
Care of African Sumac and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.