Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
-9999
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 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
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
English Lavender
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Amur Schilf
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Amur silvergrass
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
English Lavender
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Genus
Miscanthus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender
Care of Amur Silvergrass and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.