Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
हिरण घास
In German
Amur Schilf
Deer Grass
In French
Amur silvergrass
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
cervos grama
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Miscanthus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Deer Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Deer Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.