Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Shenandoah grass
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Shenandoah grass
In French
Fern interrompu
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Cyperales
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Interrupted Fern and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Interrupted Fern 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.