Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
Ardisia
In German
Foxtail Grass
Ardisia
In French
Foxtail Grass
Ardisia
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Ardisia
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Ardisia
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Ardisia
In Polish
ber trawy
Ardisia
In Latin
panicum Grass
Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Primulales
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Grass and Ardisia. Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns and Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Ardisia has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Ardisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Ardisia Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia
Care of Foxtail Grass and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.