Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
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, Red, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
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?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
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 leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
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
Not Available
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Switchgrass
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Switchgrass
In French
Citron Ponderosa
switchgrass
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
switchgrass
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
switchgrass
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
switchgrass
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
switchgrass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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.