Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula mistassinica
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Mistassini Primrose
Switchgrass
In German
Mistassini Primrose
Switchgrass
In French
Primrose Mistassini
switchgrass
In Spanish
Mistassini Primrose
switchgrass
In Greek
Mistassini Primrose
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Mistassini Primrose
switchgrass
In Polish
Mistassini Primrose
switchgrass
In Latin
Mistassini Primrose
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass
Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Switchgrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass Physical Information
Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass are as follows:
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mistassini Primrose 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.