Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Light brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Peppertree
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Peppertree
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Peppertree
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Peppertree
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
peppertree
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Peppertree
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Peppertree
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Peppertree
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.