Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Prairies
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Switchgrass
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Switchgrass
प्याज
In German
Switchgrass
Zwiebel
In French
switchgrass
Oignon
In Spanish
switchgrass
Cebolla
In Greek
switchgrass
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Cebola
In Polish
switchgrass
Cebula
In Latin
switchgrass
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and White Onion
Season and care of Switchgrass and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Switchgrass and White Onion Physical Information
Switchgrass and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and White Onion are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Switchgrass and White Onion
Care of Switchgrass and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.