Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Frogs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In German
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In French
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Poaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.