Switchgrass

Twinleaf

About Switchgrass and Twinleaf

Switchgrass

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Perennial

Origin

North America, Canada, Mexico

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum

Number of Varieties

382

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Habitat

Prairies

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-5

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PANICUM virgatum

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Paniceae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

4502

1 27800

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Properties of Switchgrass and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Switchgrass and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Switchgrass and Twinleaf. Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Switchgrass has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Switchgrass and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Switchgrass and Twinleaf

Season and care of Switchgrass and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Switchgrass and Twinleaf Physical Information

Switchgrass and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Twinleaf are as follows:

Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Switchgrass and Twinleaf

Care of Switchgrass and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.