Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
7-5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Tan, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Cordiform
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
  
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
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
  
BETULA utilis
  
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
  
Himalayan Birch
  
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
  
हिमालय सन्टी
  
In German
Shenandoah grass
  
Himalaya-Birke
  
In French
Shenandoah grass
  
bouleau de l'Himalaya
  
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
  
abedul del Himalaya
  
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
  
Himalayan σημύδας
  
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
  
bétula Himalaia
  
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
  
Himalayan brzoza
  
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
  
Birch Himalayan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Muhlenbergia
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.