Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
-
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
Hydrangea
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
Hydrangea
In German
Foxtail Grass
Hortensie
In French
Foxtail Grass
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Hortensia
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Hortênsia
In Polish
ber trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
panicum Grass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Hydrangea
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea
Care of Foxtail Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.