Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
United States, California
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
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Habitat
Prairies
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Switchgrass
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Switchgrass
Blaue Eiche
In French
switchgrass
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
switchgrass
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
switchgrass
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Carvalho azul
In Polish
switchgrass
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
switchgrass
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Blue Oak
Season and care of Switchgrass and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Switchgrass and Blue Oak Physical Information
Switchgrass and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Blue Oak are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Switchgrass and Blue Oak
Care of Switchgrass and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.