Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Switchgrass
In German
Texas Redbud
Switchgrass
In French
Texas Redbud
switchgrass
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
switchgrass
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
switchgrass
In Polish
Texas Redbud
switchgrass
In Latin
Texas Redbud
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Switchgrass
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Switchgrass Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Switchgrass are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Switchgrass
Care of Texas Redbud and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.