Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Grass
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
  
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Tan, Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Ladybug beetles
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
  
Panicum virgatum
  
Common Name
Dog Rose
  
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
  
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In German
Heckenrose
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In French
Dog Rose
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In Greek
Dog Rose
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In Polish
Dzika róża
  
Shenandoah grass
  
In Latin
cynorrhodon
  
Shenandoah grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Muhlenbergia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Dog Rose and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dog Rose 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.