Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
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
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Switchgrass
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Switchgrass
In French
Prunus salicina
switchgrass
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
switchgrass
In Greek
Methley Plum
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
switchgrass
In Polish
Methley Plum
switchgrass
In Latin
Methley Plum
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Switchgrass
Season and care of Methley Plum and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Switchgrass Physical Information
Methley Plum and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Switchgrass are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Methley Plum and Switchgrass
Care of Methley Plum and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.