Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Grass
  
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
  
Africa, Southern Asia
  
Types
No known varieties available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
  
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Bronze, Orange Red
  
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Requires little pruning
  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
  
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
  
Common Name
Bearberry
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
In Hindi
Bearberry
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
In German
Bärentraube
  
Amur Schilf
  
In French
bearberry
  
Amur silvergrass
  
In Spanish
gayuba
  
Amur silvergrass
  
In Greek
κουμαριά
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
In Portuguese
bearberry
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
In Latin
bearberry
  
Amur Silvergrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Arctostaphylos
  
Miscanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Bearberry and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bearberry 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.