Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In German
Seashore Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In French
Seashore Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
Paspalum maris
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Paspalum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum 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.