Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Switchgrass
In German
West Redbud
Switchgrass
In French
Redbud Western
switchgrass
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
switchgrass
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
switchgrass
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
switchgrass
In Latin
Western Cercis
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Switchgrass
Season and care of Western Redbud and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Switchgrass Physical Information
Western Redbud and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Switchgrass are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Western Redbud and Switchgrass
Care of Western Redbud and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western 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 Western 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.