Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Switchgrass
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Switchgrass
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Switchgrass
In French
Papyrus égyptien
switchgrass
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
switchgrass
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
switchgrass
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
switchgrass
In Latin
CHARTA
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus 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.