Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Foxtail Grass
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Foxtail Grass
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
ber trawy
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
panicum Grass
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Beverly Sills Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris
Care of Foxtail Grass and Beverly Sills Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Beverly Sills Iris pruning is done 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 Beverly Sills Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.