Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Savannah Holly
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
Savannah Holly
In German
Foxtail Grass
Savannah Holly
In French
Foxtail Grass
Savannah Holly
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Savannah Holly
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Savannah Holly
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Savannah Holly
In Polish
ber trawy
Savannah Holly
In Latin
panicum Grass
Savannah Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly. Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns and Savannah Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Savannah Holly 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 Savannah Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Savannah Holly season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Savannah Holly flower color: White
- Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly
Care of Foxtail Grass and Savannah Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Savannah Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.