Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Perennial Grass
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Elephant Grass
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Pinus strobus
In German
Elefantengras
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Pinus strobus
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Pinus strobus
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
elephanti herba
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and White Pine
Season and care of Elephant Grass and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and White Pine Physical Information
Elephant Grass and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and White Pine are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Elephant Grass and White Pine
Care of Elephant Grass and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.