Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Shenandoah grass
In German
Papageienschnabel
Shenandoah grass
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Loteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Parrot's Beak and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.