Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Gardenia
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Gardenia
Foxtail Grass
In German
Gardenie
Foxtail Grass
In French
Gardénia
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Gardenia
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
γαρδένια
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
gardênia
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Gardenia
ber trawy
In Latin
Gardenia
panicum Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Genus
Gardenia
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Gardenia and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Foxtail Grass season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Gardenia and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Foxtail Grass
Care of Gardenia and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.