Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
maiden grass
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Mädchen Gras
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
hierba doncella
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
grama de solteira
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Hibiscus
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.