Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
कद्दू
In German
Foxtail Grass
Kürbis
In French
Foxtail Grass
Citrouille
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Calabaza
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Abóbora
In Polish
ber trawy
Dynia
In Latin
panicum Grass
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Cucurbita
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Foxtail Grass and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.