Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
Prairies
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Switchgrass
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Switchgrass
Margerite
In French
switchgrass
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
switchgrass
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
switchgrass
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
switchgrass
piwonie
In Latin
switchgrass
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Panicum
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Switchgrass and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.