Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Avaialble
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
American Holly
In German
Riesenschilf
American Holly
In French
géant silvergrass
American Holly
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
American Holly
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
American Holly
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
American Holly
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
American Holly
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and American Holly
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and American Holly season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Silvergrass and American Holly Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and American Holly are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and American Holly
Care of Giant Silvergrass and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.