Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Japan
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, River side, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
IMPERATA cylindrica
Common Name
Lisianthus
Japanese Blood Grass
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Japanese Blood Grass
In German
Lisianthus
Japanische Blut Grass
In French
Lisianthus
Herbe de sang japonais
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Hierba de sangre japonesa
In Greek
Lisianthus
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Grama sangue japonês
In Polish
Eustoma
Japoński Krew Trawa
In Latin
Lisianthus
Sanguinem Italica Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass
Season and care of Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Blood Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass Physical Information
Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass
Care of Lisianthus and Japanese Blood Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.