Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Perennial Grass
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Chrysanths
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Chrysanthemums
In German
Elefantengras
Chrysanthemen
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Crisantemos
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Crisântemos
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Chryzantemy
In Latin
elephanti herba
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Tribe
Paniceae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum
Care of Elephant Grass and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.