Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light brown
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Eastern Red Cedar
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pooideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.