Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Lotus berthelotii
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Switchgrass
In German
Papageienschnabel
Switchgrass
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
switchgrass
In Spanish
Pico de loro
switchgrass
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
switchgrass
In Polish
Dziób papugi
switchgrass
In Latin
Parrot rostri
switchgrass
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass
Care of Parrot's Beak and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.