Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Africa
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, 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, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Ebony Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
In German
Ebony Streifenfarn
Shenandoah grass
In French
Ebony doradille
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Ebony Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Ebony Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Ebony Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Ebony Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Clear Spleenwort
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Asplenium
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Eupolypods II
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort 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.