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Shenandoah Grass
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About Shenandoah Grass and Pecan

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

128
0 40000
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Habitat

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-105-9
0 99
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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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm2,130.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink
Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Brown
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

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, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Ladybug
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ladybug beetles
Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

-
Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Panicum virgatum
CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Shenandoah grass
पेकॉन

In German

Shenandoah grass
Pekannuss

In French

Shenandoah grass
Pacanier

In Spanish

Shenandoah grass
Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Shenandoah grass
Pecan

In Portuguese

Shenandoah grass
Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Shenandoah grass
Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Shenandoah grass
Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Juglandales

Family

Poaceae
Juglandaceae

Genus

Muhlenbergia
Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Juglandeae

Subfamily

-
Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119
1 27800
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Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Pecan

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

Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pecan

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

Shenandoah Grass and Pecan Physical Information

Shenandoah Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Pecan are as follows:

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pecan

Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.