Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Blue Lotus
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Blue Lotus 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 Lotus pruning is done 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.