Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Red Grape, Catawba grape
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Terrestrial
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Gold, Bronze, Orange Red
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Asthma, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestion problems, Kidney problems, Migraines
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VITIS 'Campbell Early'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Purple Grape
Switchgrass
In Hindi
बैंगनी अंगूर के पौधे
Switchgrass
In German
Lila Traubenpflanze
Switchgrass
In French
usine de raisin pourpre
switchgrass
In Spanish
plantas de uva morada
switchgrass
In Greek
Μωβ εργοστάσιο σταφυλιών
switchgrass
In Portuguese
planta uva roxa
switchgrass
In Polish
Purpurowy roślin winogron
switchgrass
In Latin
Uva herba
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Purple Grape and Switchgrass
Season and care of Purple Grape and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Grape and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Grape season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Grape is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Grape and Switchgrass Physical Information
Purple Grape and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Grape height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Grape and Switchgrass are as follows:
Purple Grape flower color: Green
Purple Grape leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Purple Grape and Switchgrass
Care of Purple Grape and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Grape 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 Purple Grape 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.