Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
India, Nepal, China
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordiform
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Switchgrass
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Switchgrass
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Switchgrass
Himalaya-Birke
In French
switchgrass
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
switchgrass
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
switchgrass
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
switchgrass
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
switchgrass
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
switchgrass
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch
Care of Switchgrass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.