Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Middle Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Gayfeather
हाथी घास
In German
Gayfeather
Elefantengras
In French
Gayfeather
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Gayfeather
pasto elefante
In Greek
Gayfeather
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
capim-elefante
In Polish
Gayfeather
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Gayfeather
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Gayfeather and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Gayfeather and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Gayfeather and Elephant Grass
Care of Gayfeather and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
