Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Prairies
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Switchgrass
सागर अंगूर
In German
Switchgrass
Sea Grape
In French
switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Spanish
switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Greek
switchgrass
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Polish
switchgrass
Sea Grape
In Latin
switchgrass
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Sea Grape
Season and care of Switchgrass and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Sea Grape Physical Information
Switchgrass and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Sea Grape are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Switchgrass and Sea Grape
Care of Switchgrass and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.