Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
जंगली बेर
In German
Amur Schilf
wild Plum
In French
Amur silvergrass
wild Plum
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Wild Plum
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.