About Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
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
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
जल पोस्ता
In German
Amur Schilf
Wasser Poppy
In French
Amur silvergrass
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
amapola agua
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
água Poppy
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Family
Poaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.