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About Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry


About Elderberry and Shenandoah Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs   

Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States   
Australia, South America   

Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass   
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry   

Number of Varieties
12   
99+
0   
99+

Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions   
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
9.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
8.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Purple, Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown   
Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Compound   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Early Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Salt   
Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought   
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug   
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Ladybug beetles   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Fruits   

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   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum   
Sambucus nigra   

Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass   
Elderberry   

In Hindi
Shenandoah grass   
Elderberry   

In German
Shenandoah grass   
Holunderbeere   

In French
Shenandoah grass   
Sureau   

In Spanish
Shenandoah grass   
Saúco   

In Greek
Shenandoah grass   
Elderberry   

In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass   
Sabugueiro   

In Polish
Shenandoah grass   
Bez czarny   

In Latin
Shenandoah grass   
Elderberry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Dipsacales   

Family
Poaceae   
Adoxaceae   

Genus
Muhlenbergia   
Sambucus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
30   
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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry

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

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Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry

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

Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry are as follows:

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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