Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance 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
Clay, 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
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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 leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Persian Lime
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Persian lime
Switchgrass
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Switchgrass
In French
Citrus × latifolia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
switchgrass
In Greek
Persian lime
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
switchgrass
In Polish
Persian lime
switchgrass
In Latin
Persian lime
switchgrass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Switchgrass
Season and care of Persian Lime and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Switchgrass Physical Information
Persian Lime and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Switchgrass are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Lime and Switchgrass
Care of Persian Lime and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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.