Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Europe, Russia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Scratches
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
Oxlip
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Primula elatior
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
Oxlip
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Oxlip
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.