Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Prairies
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
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Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Switchgrass
Ninebark
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Ninebark
In German
Switchgrass
Ninebark
In French
switchgrass
Physocarpe
In Spanish
switchgrass
ninebark
In Greek
switchgrass
ninebark
In Portuguese
switchgrass
ninebark
In Polish
switchgrass
Ninebark
In Latin
switchgrass
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Panicum
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Ninebark
Season and care of Switchgrass and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Switchgrass and Ninebark Physical Information
Switchgrass and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Switchgrass and Ninebark are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Ninebark flower color:
- Ninebark leaf color:
Care of Switchgrass and Ninebark
Care of Switchgrass and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.