Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Hortensie
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Hortensia
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Mexican Feather 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 Mexican Feather 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 Mexican Feather Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Mexican Feather Grass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Hydrangea and Mexican Feather 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 Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.