Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पंख ईख घास
In German
Hortensie
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Hortensia
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Hortensja
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Calamagrostis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Feather Reed Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Feather Reed Grass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Hydrangea and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.