Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
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
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Royal Fern
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In German
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In French
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Osmunda
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Cyperales
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass. Osmunda doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Osmunda does not have fragrant flowers. Osmunda 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 Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osmunda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osmunda is Clay, Loam and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osmunda is Acidic and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
Osmunda leaf color: Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Osmunda and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osmunda 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 Osmunda 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.