Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Switchgrass
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Wet lands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Indigo
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Panicum
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
panikom
regal geranium
In German
panikom
Regal Geranie
In French
panikom
geranium royale
In Spanish
panikom
geranio regia
In Greek
Panicum
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Panicum
gerânio régio
In Polish
Panicum
regal geranium
In Latin
Panicum
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Panicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Panicum and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Panicum and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Regal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Panicum and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Panicum flower color: Indigo
Panicum leaf color:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Panicum and Regal Geranium
Care of Panicum and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.