Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
watermilfoil
In German
Amur Schilf
watermilfoil
In French
Amur silvergrass
myriophylle
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
watermilfoil
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
watermilfoil
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
watermilfoil
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.