Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Laburnum
Switchgrass
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Switchgrass
In French
Laburnum
switchgrass
In Spanish
Laburnum
switchgrass
In Greek
Laburnum
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Laburnum
switchgrass
In Polish
Złotokap
switchgrass
In Latin
Laburnum
switchgrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.