Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Narrow and lance shape
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Bush Penstemon
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Bush Penstemon
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.