Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
candelabra primrose
In German
Foxtail Grass
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Foxtail Grass
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Primula beesiana
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
prímula candelabros
In Polish
ber trawy
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
panicum Grass
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Oenothera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose. Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.