Switchgrass.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial grass

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 6 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late summer to early autumn

Pflege

Plant this grass in a spot that gets plenty of sun to keep it from flopping over. Watch for signs of overcrowding, and trim it back once a year to keep it looking fresh. It is very adaptable to different soil types as long as it gets enough light.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist until established, then it becomes quite drought tolerant.

Düngen

A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is plenty.

Schneiden

Cut the foliage back to a few inches above the ground in late winter or early spring.

Umtopfen

Divide the clumps every few years if the center starts to die out.

Boden

Well draining loam or clay

Boden-pH

5.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

30 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 plus years

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

There are no known toxic effects to humans.

Kinder

The sharp leaf blades can cause paper-like cuts on children's skin.

Kontaktallergene

The leaf edges can be sharp and may cause minor skin abrasions.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

This grass is not intended for human consumption.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tall upright clump forming habit
• Fine textured blue green foliage
• Airy cloud like flower panicles
• Golden yellow fall foliage color

Höhe

0,9 bis 2,4m

Breite

0,6 bis 0,9m

Blätter

green, blue-green, red-tinged, deciduous

Blüten

pink, copper, purple, 15 bis 45cm

Früchte

tan, brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Rust — Fungal spots appear on leaves during humid weather.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

Leave the dried foliage standing through winter to provide interest and shelter for insects. Cut back to the ground in early spring.

Im Kübel

It can grow in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground to accommodate its extensive root system.

Plant in groups of three or more to create a naturalistic meadow effect.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Purple coneflower — They share similar moisture needs and provide a nice color contrast.
• Leuchtendes Mädchenauge — This pairing creates a classic prairie aesthetic.
• Blazing star — The vertical spikes of Liatris complement the airy plumes of the grass.

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• Andropogon gerardii — Another tall native prairie grass with a similar growth habit.

Botanisches

Familie

Poaceae

Gattung

Panicum

Ordnung

Poales

Klasse

Liliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and North America

Artenschutz

It is a common native species and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open prairies and meadows where its deep root system allows it to withstand drought and fire.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

larval host plant, nesting material, winter food source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental grass, erosion control, prairie restoration, wildlife habitat

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

When should I cut it back?

Cut the foliage down to about 15 centimeters in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Does it need fertilizer?

No, it is adapted to poor soils and typically does not require supplemental feeding.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Panicum comes from the Latin word for millet, while virgatum means wand-like in reference to its upright habit.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a warm-season grass that grows most vigorously in the heat of summer.
• The roots can grow as deep as the plant is tall.
• It turns a beautiful golden color in the winter.
• Switchgrass is being studied as a potential biofuel source.

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