Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Shrub
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
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
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Physostegia
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Physostegia
Switchgrass
In German
Physostegia
Switchgrass
In French
Physostegia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Physostegia
switchgrass
In Greek
Physostegia
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Physostegia
switchgrass
In Polish
Physostegia
switchgrass
In Latin
Physostegia
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Physostegia
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Physostegia and Switchgrass
Season and care of Physostegia and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and Switchgrass Physical Information
Physostegia and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Switchgrass are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Physostegia and Switchgrass
Care of Physostegia and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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.