Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Cornus kousa
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.