Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
All sorts of environments
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Scratches
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
regal geranium
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Regal Geranie
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
geranium royale
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
geranio regia
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
gerânio régio
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
regal geranium
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Panicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Unknown
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.