Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Avaialble
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Crickets
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Riesenschilf
Kraut Robert
In French
géant silvergrass
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
erva robert
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
herb robert
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.