Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Nannyberry
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Switchgrass
In German
Nannyberry
Switchgrass
In French
alisier
switchgrass
In Spanish
Nannyberry
switchgrass
In Greek
Nannyberry
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
switchgrass
In Polish
Nannyberry
switchgrass
In Latin
Nannyberry
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Switchgrass
Season and care of Nannyberry and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Switchgrass Physical Information
Nannyberry and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Switchgrass are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Nannyberry and Switchgrass
Care of Nannyberry and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.