Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Switchgrass
In German
Matilija Poppy
Switchgrass
In French
Matilija Poppy
switchgrass
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
switchgrass
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
switchgrass
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
switchgrass
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Switchgrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass
Care of Matilija Poppy and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.