Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Prairies
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
-
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Switchgrass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Switchgrass
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Switchgrass
Carandas
In French
switchgrass
karondas
In Spanish
switchgrass
karondas
In Greek
switchgrass
karondas
In Portuguese
switchgrass
karondas
In Polish
switchgrass
karondas
In Latin
switchgrass
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Karonda
Season and care of Switchgrass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Karonda Physical Information
Switchgrass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Karonda are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Switchgrass and Karonda
Care of Switchgrass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.