Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Pfeifengras
In French
kiwai
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
purple moor-grass
In Polish
hardy kiwi
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.