Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Avaialble
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Crickets
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija Poppy
In German
Riesenschilf
Matilija Poppy
In French
géant silvergrass
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Papaverales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy. Giant Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.