Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
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
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Switchgrass
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Switchgrass
In French
Ylang-Ylang
switchgrass
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
switchgrass
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
switchgrass
In Polish
Jagodlin
switchgrass
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
switchgrass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Annonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.