Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
10-6
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Plant grows 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In German
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In French
Shenandoah grass
myriophylle
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil. Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Shenandoah Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.