Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Grass
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Olive
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Switchgrass
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Switchgrass
In French
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.