Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
coastal environs, Grassland, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CORTADERIA jubata
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Purple Pampas Grass
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Purple pampas grass
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Lila Pampasgras
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Pourpre herbe de pampa
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
hierba púrpura pampas
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Μωβ γρασίδι παμπάς
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
grama roxa pampas
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Purpurowy trawa pampasów
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Purpura Pampas herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Purple Pampas Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Purple Pampas Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Purple Pampas Grass flower color: Purple
- Purple Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Purple Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Pampas Grass pruning is done 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 Purple Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.