Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
9 - 3
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biodiesel
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
Ribbon Grass
In German
Shenandoah grass
rohrglanzgras
In French
Shenandoah grass
roseau
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.