Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Barberry
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Burberry
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Burberry
Amur Schilf
In French
Burberry
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Burberry
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Burberry
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Burberry
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
kwaśnica
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Barberry
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cyperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Berberis
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Amur Silvergrass. Barberry has thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Barberry and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Barberry and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.