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About Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea


About Hydrangea and Shenandoah Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Grass  
Shrubs  

Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States  
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas  

Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  

Number of Varieties
12  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions  
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3  
9-1  

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

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
4.92 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
11.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Green, Dark Green  

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like  
Oblovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Spring, Late Autumn  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Light  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Salt  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period  

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  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Light  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug  
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew  

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  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Ladybug beetles  
Bees, Flies  

Allergy
-  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
-  

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  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum  
Hydrangea  

Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass  
Hydrangea or hortensia  

In Hindi
Shenandoah grass  
Hydrangea  

In German
Shenandoah grass  
Hortensie  

In French
Shenandoah grass  
Hortensia  

In Spanish
Shenandoah grass  
Hortensia  

In Greek
Shenandoah grass  
υδραγεία  

In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass  
Hortênsia  

In Polish
Shenandoah grass  
Hortensja  

In Latin
Shenandoah grass  
Hibiscus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Cyperales  
Cornales  

Family
Poaceae  
Hydrangeaceae  

Genus
Muhlenbergia  
Hydrangea  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
1  
75  
99+

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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea

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

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Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea

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

Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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