Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
Chionodoxa
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
Chionodoxa
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Not Available
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Isolepis
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.