Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Prairies
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic, toothed
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Switchgrass
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Chinese lantern
In German
Switchgrass
Lampionblume
In French
switchgrass
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
switchgrass
Chinese lantern
In Greek
switchgrass
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Chinese lantern
In Polish
switchgrass
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
switchgrass
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern
Care of Switchgrass and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.