Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Asia
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-3
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
पवित्र कमल
In German
Shenandoah grass
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Shenandoah grass
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
loto sagrado
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Proteales
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.