Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
maiden grass
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Mädchen Gras
In French
usine Blue Ash
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
hierba doncella
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
grama de solteira
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Genus
Fraxinus
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Blue Ash and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Blue Ash and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Blue Ash and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Maiden Grass
Care of Blue Ash and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.