Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Habitat
Dry areas
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
अंजीर
Shenandoah grass
In German
Echte Feige
Shenandoah grass
In French
Ficus carica
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Ficus carica
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Celeste Fig and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.