Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy 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
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, 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
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Douglasfichte
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
daglezji
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Douglas abies
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.