Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 -5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Northern Seehafer
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.