Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Deer Grass
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
हिरण घास
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Deer Grass
In French
kiwai
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
cervos grama
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.