Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache
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
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Nymphaea alba
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Weiße Seerose
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba. Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Feather Reed Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Feather Reed Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.