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Shenandoah Grass
Shenandoah Grass

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About Shenandoah Grass and Marigold

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
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Types

Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

1250
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-109-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3
12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm50.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Ladybug
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ladybug beetles
Butterflies

Allergy

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Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Panicum virgatum
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Marigold

In Hindi

Shenandoah grass
गेंदा

In German

Shenandoah grass
Ringelblume

In French

Shenandoah grass
Souci

In Spanish

Shenandoah grass
Caléndula

In Greek

Shenandoah grass
κατιφές

In Portuguese

Shenandoah grass
Malmequer

In Polish

Shenandoah grass
Nogietek

In Latin

Shenandoah grass
Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Asterales

Family

Poaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Muhlenbergia
Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

150
1 27800
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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Marigold

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

Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Marigold

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

Shenandoah Grass and Marigold Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Marigold are as follows:

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow

  • Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Marigold

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.