Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Dog Rose
Switchgrass
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Switchgrass
In German
Heckenrose
Switchgrass
In French
Dog Rose
switchgrass
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
switchgrass
In Greek
Dog Rose
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
switchgrass
In Polish
Dzika róża
switchgrass
In Latin
cynorrhodon
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Dog Rose and Switchgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Switchgrass? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Switchgrass. Dog Rose has thorns and Switchgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Switchgrass has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dog Rose and Switchgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Switchgrass
Season and care of Dog Rose and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Switchgrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Switchgrass Physical Information
Dog Rose and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Switchgrass are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dog Rose and Switchgrass
Care of Dog Rose and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dog Rose 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.