Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Rich Woods
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
Switchgrass
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Switchgrass
In French
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Switchgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Phlox amplifolia 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.