Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.