Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light brown
White
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
Oval
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Tabernaemontana
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Tabernaemontana
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.