Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Switchgrass
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Switchgrass
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
switchgrass
Order
Aquifoliales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.