Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
  
Brazil
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-8
  
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
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Scratches
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
  
Raintree
  
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
  
raintree
  
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
  
raintree
  
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Panicum
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Petunioideae
  
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.