Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
चमेली
In German
Foxtail Grass
Jasmin
In French
Foxtail Grass
Jasmin
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Hortensia
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Jasmin
In Polish
ber trawy
Jasmin
In Latin
panicum Grass
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Genus
Alopecurus
Jasminium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Jasmine
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail Grass and Jasmine Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Jasmine are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Jasmine
Care of Foxtail Grass and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.