Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
-
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Upland
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Daphne plant
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
पंख ईख घास
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Feather Reed Grass
In French
plante Daphne
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Daphne plant
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Daphne
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Daphne and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Daphne and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Daphne and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Daphne and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.