Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Switchgrass
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Switchgrass
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Switchgrass
In French
kiwai
switchgrass
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
switchgrass
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
switchgrass
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
switchgrass
In Polish
hardy kiwi
switchgrass
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.