Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Prairies
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Switchgrass
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Broomsedge grass
In German
Switchgrass
broomsedge Gras
In French
switchgrass
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
switchgrass
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
switchgrass
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
switchgrass
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
switchgrass
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Broomsedge
Season and care of Switchgrass and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Broomsedge Physical Information
Switchgrass and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Broomsedge are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Broomsedge flower color:
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Switchgrass and Broomsedge
Care of Switchgrass and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.