Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Limequat
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Limequat
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Limequat
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Limequat
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Limequat
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Limequat
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Limequat
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Limequat
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Limequat
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Limequat
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Limequat Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Limequat are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Limequat
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.