Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Grassland
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
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Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Pear
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
नाशपाती
In German
Foxtail Grass
Birne
In French
Foxtail Grass
Poire
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Pera
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Pera
In Polish
ber trawy
Gruszka
In Latin
panicum Grass
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Pear
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Foxtail Grass and Pear Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Pear are as follows:
Care of Foxtail Grass and Pear
Care of Foxtail Grass and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.