Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
-
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Habitat
Prairies
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
switchgrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
Order
Cyperales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Switchgrass and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.