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About Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

North America, Canada, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
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Number of Varieties

3815
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1
9-5

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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green
Red, Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division
Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Wildlife
Birds

Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Part of Plant Used

Leaves
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Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PANICUM virgatum
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Common Name

Switchgrass
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud

In Hindi

Switchgrass
Forest Pansy Redbud

In German

Switchgrass
Forest Pansy Redbud

In French

switchgrass
gainier du Canada

In Spanish

switchgrass
Cercis canadensis

In Greek

switchgrass
Forest Pansy Redbud

In Portuguese

switchgrass
Forest Pansy Redbud

In Polish

switchgrass
Judaszowiec kanadyjski

In Latin

switchgrass
Forest Pansy Redbud

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Fabales

Family

Poaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Panicum
Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Paniceae
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Subfamily

Panicoideae
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Number of Species

45025
1 27800
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Properties of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud? We provide you with everything About Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud. Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Forest Pansy Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Switchgrass has allergic reactions like and Forest Pansy Redbud has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud

Season and care of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud Physical Information

Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud are as follows:

  • Switchgrass flower color: Green

  • Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

  • Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet

  • Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud

Care of Switchgrass and Forest Pansy Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.