Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Rice
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
चावल
Shenandoah grass
In German
Reis
Shenandoah grass
In French
riz
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
arroz
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
ρύζι
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
arroz
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
ryż
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
rice
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Shenandoah Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Rice Plant and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.