Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
maiden grass
In German
Shenandoah grass
Mädchen Gras
In French
Shenandoah grass
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
hierba doncella
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
grama de solteira
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.