Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Habitat
Grassland
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
persian violet
In German
Foxtail Grass
persian violet
In French
Foxtail Grass
persian violet
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Violeta persa
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Violeta persa
In Polish
ber trawy
Persian Violet
In Latin
panicum Grass
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet. Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet
Care of Foxtail Grass and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.