Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
duckweed
In German
Shenandoah grass
Entengrütze
In French
Shenandoah grass
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
duckweed
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
Rzęsa
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed. Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Shenandoah Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.