Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
North America, Europe
Types
Not available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Scratches
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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'
PHALARIS
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Phalaris
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalaris
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalaris
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalaris
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Phalans
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalans
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
Phalans
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalans
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Phalaridinae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.