Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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, 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
Pale White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Circular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Switchgrass
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Switchgrass
In German
Ajowan
Switchgrass
In French
Ajowan
switchgrass
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
switchgrass
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
switchgrass
In Portuguese
aipo
switchgrass
In Polish
seler
switchgrass
In Latin
semina Carom
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Switchgrass
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Switchgrass Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Switchgrass are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Switchgrass
Care of Ajwain plant and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.