Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Switchgrass
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Switchgrass
In German
Cotyledon
Switchgrass
In French
Cotyledon
switchgrass
In Spanish
Cotyledon
switchgrass
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
switchgrass
In Polish
Liścień
switchgrass
In Latin
Cotyledon
switchgrass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Panicum
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Switchgrass
Season and care of Cotyledon and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Switchgrass Physical Information
Cotyledon and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Switchgrass are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cotyledon and Switchgrass
Care of Cotyledon and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done 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 Cotyledon 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.