Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green, 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Heidekraut
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
bruyère
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
brezo
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
urze
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
wrzos
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Heather
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Calluna
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Heather
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Feather Reed Grass and Heather Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Heather are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Heather
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Heather 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 Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.