Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Switchgrass
In Hindi
red alder
Switchgrass
In German
rot-Erle
Switchgrass
In French
aulne rouge
switchgrass
In Spanish
aliso rojo
switchgrass
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
switchgrass
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
switchgrass
In Polish
czerwony olcha
switchgrass
In Latin
red alnus
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Switchgrass
Season and care of Red Alder and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Switchgrass Physical Information
Red Alder and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Switchgrass are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Alder and Switchgrass
Care of Red Alder and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.