Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Cold Regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
Switchgrass
In German
Zebrina Mallow
Switchgrass
In French
Zebrina Mallow
switchgrass
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
switchgrass
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
switchgrass
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
switchgrass
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
switchgrass
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.