Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Canary Islands
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Prairies
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Green
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Switchgrass
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Parrot's Beak
In German
Switchgrass
Papageienschnabel
In French
switchgrass
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
switchgrass
Pico de loro
In Greek
switchgrass
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
switchgrass
Dziób papugi
In Latin
switchgrass
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak
Care of Switchgrass and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.