Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHAPHIOLEPIS
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Indian hawthorn
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
भारतीय नागफनी
maiden grass
In German
indische Hawthorn
Mädchen Gras
In French
Indian Hawthorn
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Indian Hawthorn
hierba doncella
In Greek
Ινδικό Hawthorn
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
indiana Hawthorn
grama de solteira
In Polish
Indyjski Hawthorn
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Latin Hawthorn
virgo herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhaphiolepis
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Hawthorn 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.