Switchgrass

Matilija Poppy

About Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy

Switchgrass

Matilija Poppy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Perennial

Origin

North America, Canada, Mexico

California

Types

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum

Number of Varieties

381

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Habitat

Prairies

Chaparral, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10

0 99

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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

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flower Stalk

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

switchgrass

Matilija Poppy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Papaverales

Family

Poaceae

Papaveraceae

Genus

Panicum

Romneya

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Paniceae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Papaveroideae

Number of Species

4502

1 27800

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Properties of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy

Wondering what are the properties of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy. Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Switchgrass has allergic reactions like and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy

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

Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy

Care of Switchgrass and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.