Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Crickets
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
अमुर मेपल
In German
Riesenschilf
Amur-Ahorn
In French
géant silvergrass
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
arce de Amur
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
de bordo amur
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
klon amur
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.