Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
All year
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Swordfern
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Sword Fern
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
helecho espada
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
espada Fern
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Fern gladio
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Poales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.