Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 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, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Switchgrass
In Hindi
regal geranium
Switchgrass
In German
Regal Geranie
Switchgrass
In French
geranium royale
switchgrass
In Spanish
geranio regia
switchgrass
In Greek
regal geranium
switchgrass
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
switchgrass
In Polish
regal geranium
switchgrass
In Latin
regal geranium
switchgrass
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Panicum
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Unknown
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Switchgrass
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Switchgrass Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Switchgrass are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Switchgrass
Care of Regal Geranium and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Regal Geranium 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.