Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light brown
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Spores
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
watermilfoil
In German
Feather Reed Grass
watermilfoil
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
myriophylle
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
watermilfoil
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
watermilfoil
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
watermilfoil
In Latin
Pluma Grass
watermilfoil
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.