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About Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Grass
Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Europe

Types

Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
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Number of Varieties

125
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3
9-3

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Brown
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown
White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ladybug beetles
Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Panicum virgatum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In German

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In French

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In Spanish

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In Greek

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In Portuguese

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In Polish

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

In Latin

Shenandoah grass
choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Capparales

Family

Poaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Muhlenbergia
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

118
1 27800
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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum. Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Shenandoah Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like . 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 Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum

Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum are as follows:

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Choy Sum flower color: Yellow

  • Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.