Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Cold Regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Switchgrass
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Switchgrass
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
switchgrass
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
switchgrass
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
switchgrass
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
switchgrass
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Switchgrass. Black Raspberry has thorns and Switchgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Switchgrass has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Switchgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Switchgrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Switchgrass Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass
Care of Black Raspberry and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Black Raspberry 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.