Life Span
Annual
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
Wet lands
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
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Deers
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Panicum
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
panikom
Shenandoah grass
In German
panikom
Shenandoah grass
In French
panikom
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
panikom
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Panicum
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Panicum
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Panicum
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Panicum
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Panicum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Panicum and Shenandoah Grass. Panicum doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Panicum does not have fragrant flowers. Panicum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Panicum and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is Not Available and Shenandoah Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Panicum and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Panicum flower color: Indigo
Panicum leaf color: Not Available
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Panicum and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.