Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Raspberry
Switchgrass
In German
Himbeere
Switchgrass
In French
Framboise
switchgrass
In Spanish
Frambuesa
switchgrass
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Framboesa
switchgrass
In Polish
Malina
switchgrass
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
switchgrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Switchgrass
Season and care of Raspberry and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raspberry and Switchgrass Physical Information
Raspberry and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Switchgrass are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Raspberry and Switchgrass
Care of Raspberry and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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.