Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Amur Schilf
Crapemyrtle
In French
Amur silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color:
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.