Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Grass
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
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Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Switchgrass
Number of Varieties
800450
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40000
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Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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small hedge
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
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