Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Nymphaea
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fishes
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Hardy Waterlily
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Hardy Waterlily
Switchgrass
In German
Hardy Waterlily
Switchgrass
In French
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
In Spanish
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
In Greek
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
In Polish
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
In Latin
Hardy Waterlily
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass
Season and care of Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass Physical Information
Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Waterlily height is 40.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass are as follows:
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Waterlily 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 Waterlily 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.