Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Zonal Geranium
In German
Amur Schilf
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Amur silvergrass
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
