Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
  
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
  
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
  
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
  
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
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
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light brown
  
White, Blue, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Blue, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
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 the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
  
DIANELLA caerulea
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
  
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
  
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
  
blue flax lily
  
In German
Feather Reed Grass
  
blau Flachs Lilie
  
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
  
Dianella caerulea
  
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
  
Dianella caerulea
  
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
  
Dianella caerulea
  
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
  
blue flax lily
  
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
  
blue flax lily
  
In Latin
Pluma Grass
  
blue flax lily
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Monocots
  
Order
Poales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Dianella
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Aveneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Flax Lily 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 Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.