Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Water Celery
Switchgrass
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Switchgrass
In French
Céleri d'eau
switchgrass
In Spanish
El apio agua
switchgrass
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Aipo água
switchgrass
In Polish
Seler Woda
switchgrass
In Latin
Aqua Apium
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Switchgrass
Season and care of Water Celery and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Switchgrass Physical Information
Water Celery and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Switchgrass are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Celery and Switchgrass
Care of Water Celery and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Celery 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.