Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
आमला
Shenandoah grass
In German
Stachelbeere
Shenandoah grass
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Grosella
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Groselha
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Agrest
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
hominem
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.