Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Prairies
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-11
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
Common Name
Switchgrass
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
In Hindi
Switchgrass
सजावटी काले
In German
Switchgrass
Ornamental Kale
In French
switchgrass
ornement Kale
In Spanish
switchgrass
Ornamental Kale
In Greek
switchgrass
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
In Portuguese
switchgrass
ornamental Kale
In Polish
switchgrass
ozdobny
In Latin
switchgrass
decentius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale
Season and care of Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale Physical Information
Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
- Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale
Care of Switchgrass and Ornamental Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.