Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Prairies
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Switchgrass
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Yellow Birch
In German
Switchgrass
Yellow Birch
In French
switchgrass
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
switchgrass
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
switchgrass
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
switchgrass
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
switchgrass
żółte brzozy
In Latin
switchgrass
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Switchgrass and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Switchgrass and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Switchgrass and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Switchgrass and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Yellow Birch
Care of Switchgrass and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.