Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Peregrina
Switchgrass
In German
Peregrina
Switchgrass
In French
Peregrina
switchgrass
In Spanish
Peregrina
switchgrass
In Greek
Peregrina
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Peregrina
switchgrass
In Polish
Peregrina
switchgrass
In Latin
Peregrina
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Peregrina and Switchgrass
Season and care of Peregrina and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peregrina and Switchgrass Physical Information
Peregrina and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Switchgrass are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Peregrina and Switchgrass
Care of Peregrina and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peregrina 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.