Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
not available
  
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Habitat
Grassland
  
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9*2
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
  
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
  
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
  
Astilbe
  
In German
Foxtail Grass
  
Prachtspieren
  
In French
Foxtail Grass
  
Astilbe
  
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
  
Astilbe
  
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
  
astilbe
  
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
  
astilbe
  
In Polish
ber trawy
  
astilbe
  
In Latin
panicum Grass
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Saxifragaceae
  
Genus
Alopecurus
  
Astilbe
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Astilbe
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Astilbe Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Astilbe are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Astilbe
Care of Foxtail Grass and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.