Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
हाथी घास
regal geranium
In German
Elefantengras
Regal Geranie
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
geranium royale
In Spanish
pasto elefante
geranio regia
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
gerânio régio
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
regal geranium
In Latin
elephanti herba
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium
Care of Elephant Grass and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.