Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
  
South America
  
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Prairies
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-1
  
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, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Switchgrass
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Switchgrass
  
अनानास
  
In German
Switchgrass
  
Ananas
  
In French
switchgrass
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
switchgrass
  
Piña
  
In Greek
switchgrass
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
switchgrass
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
switchgrass
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
switchgrass
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Panicum
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Paniceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Pineapple
Season and care of Switchgrass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Switchgrass and Pineapple Physical Information
Switchgrass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Pineapple are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Switchgrass and Pineapple
Care of Switchgrass and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.