Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Habitat
Prairies
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Wildlife
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum
Panicum virgatum
Common Name
Switchgrass
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
In Hindi
Switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In German
Switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In French
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In Spanish
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In Greek
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In Portuguese
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In Polish
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
In Latin
switchgrass
Shenandoah grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Panicum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass
Season and care of Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information
Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
- Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass
Care of Switchgrass and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.