Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Pear
Switchgrass
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Switchgrass
In German
Birne
Switchgrass
In French
Poire
switchgrass
In Spanish
Pera
switchgrass
In Greek
Αχλάδι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Pera
switchgrass
In Polish
Gruszka
switchgrass
In Latin
Orbis
switchgrass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Switchgrass
Season and care of Pear and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Switchgrass season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Switchgrass Physical Information
Pear and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Switchgrass are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pear and Switchgrass
Care of Pear and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.