Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bearded Iris
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Switchgrass
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Switchgrass
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Switchgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.