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About Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper
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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Grass
Vines
1.3 Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
1.4 Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
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1.4.1 Number of Varieties
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1.5 Habitat
Prairies
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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1.8 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
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1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
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150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)▶
1,500.00 cm
Rank: 29 (Overall)▶
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
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90.00 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)▶
1,200.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)▶
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Green
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2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purplish Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Blue Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
2.4 Thorns
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3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
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71% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
4.8 Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
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60% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
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36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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57% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
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5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
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3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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43% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
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No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
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14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
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3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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No Vine Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
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2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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No Vine Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
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66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
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10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
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3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
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18% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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33% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
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65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
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29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Birds
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Insignificant
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29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
6.2.3 Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
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14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
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6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Vine, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
7.2 Common Name
Switchgrass
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
7.2.1 In Hindi
Switchgrass
वर्जीनिया लता
7.2.2 In German
Switchgrass
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
7.2.3 In French
switchgrass
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
7.2.4 In Spanish
switchgrass
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
7.2.5 In Greek
switchgrass
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
7.2.6 In Portuguese
switchgrass
Virginia Creeper
7.2.7 In Polish
switchgrass
winobluszcz
7.2.8 In Latin
switchgrass
Virginia creeper
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
8.5 Family
Poaceae
Vitaceae
8.6 Genus
Panicum
Parthenocissus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Paniceae
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8.9 Subfamily
Panicoideae
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8.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper

Wondering what are the properties of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper? We provide you with everything About Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper. Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns. Also Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Switchgrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Virginia Creeper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper

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

Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper Physical Information

Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper are as follows:

  • Switchgrass flower color: Green

  • Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

  • Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available

  • Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green

Care of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper

Care of Switchgrass and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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