Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
it is a type of oleander
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Switchgrass
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
Switchgrass
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Switchgrass
In French
Oleander Jaune
switchgrass
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
switchgrass
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
switchgrass
In Polish
żółta Oleander
switchgrass
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass
Care of Yellow Oleander and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Oleander 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.