Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Cherry Pepper
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.