Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Grass
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Loam, Sand
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
maiden grass
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Mädchen Gras
In French
Century Plant
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
hierba doncella
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Century Plant
grama de solteira
In Polish
Century Plant
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Century Plant
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Century Plant and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Century Plant and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Century Plant and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Century Plant and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Century Plant and Maiden Grass
Care of Century Plant and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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.