Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Prunus americana
Habitat
Prairies
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Deers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Switchgrass
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Switchgrass
जंगली बेर
In German
Switchgrass
wild Plum
In French
switchgrass
wild Plum
In Spanish
switchgrass
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
switchgrass
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Wild Plum
In Polish
switchgrass
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
switchgrass
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Wild Plum
Season and care of Switchgrass and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Wild Plum Physical Information
Switchgrass and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Wild Plum are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Wild Plum
Care of Switchgrass and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.