Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
not available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Switchgrass
In Hindi
maiden grass
Switchgrass
In German
Mädchen Gras
Switchgrass
In French
herbe de jeune fille
switchgrass
In Spanish
hierba doncella
switchgrass
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
switchgrass
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
switchgrass
In Latin
virgo herba
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Switchgrass
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Switchgrass Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Switchgrass are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Switchgrass
Care of Maiden Grass and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Maiden Grass 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.