Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
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
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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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
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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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:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
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.