Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Pawpaw
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Shenandoah grass
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Shenandoah grass
In French
usine de papaye
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
quince herba
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Annonaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Pawpaw and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pawpaw 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.