Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Middle Africa
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Clematis
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Clematis
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
हाथी घास
In German
Klematis
Elefantengras
In French
Clématite
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Clemátide
pasto elefante
In Greek
κληματιτής
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Clematite
capim-elefante
In Polish
Clematis
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Clematis
elephanti herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Clematis
Pennisetum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clematis and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Clematis and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Clematis and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Clematis and Elephant Grass
Care of Clematis and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.