Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Not Available
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Foxtail Grass
In German
Kraut Robert
Foxtail Grass
In French
herbe à Robert
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
βότανο Robert
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
erva robert
grama de foxtail
In Polish
herb robert
ber trawy
In Latin
Robertus herba
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Geranium
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass
Care of Herb Robert and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.