Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Middle Africa
Types
Cercis
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
हाथी घास
In German
OstRedbud
Elefantengras
In French
Redbud Orient
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
pasto elefante
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
capim-elefante
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Cercis
elephanti herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass
Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.