Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Abutilon
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Abutilon
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Abutilon
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Abutilon
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Abutilon
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Abutilon
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.