Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Sunflower
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
Sonnenblume
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
Tournesol
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
Girasol
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
Girassol
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
słonecznik
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
Helianthus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Isolepis
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.