Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Switchgrass
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Switchgrass
In German
Sea Grape
Switchgrass
In French
Sea Grape
switchgrass
In Spanish
Sea Grape
switchgrass
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
switchgrass
In Polish
Sea Grape
switchgrass
In Latin
Uva mare
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Switchgrass
Season and care of Sea Grape and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Switchgrass Physical Information
Sea Grape and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Switchgrass are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Switchgrass
Care of Sea Grape and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sea 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.