Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe
Types
not available
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Hepatic, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
LINARIA vulgaris
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
In Hindi
maiden grass
Butter and Eggs plant
In German
Mädchen Gras
Butter und Eier Pflanze
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Beurre et œufs plante
In Spanish
hierba doncella
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Manteiga e Ovos planta
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Masło i jajka roślin
In Latin
virgo herba
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butter and Eggs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs
Care of Maiden Grass and Butter and Eggs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Butter and Eggs pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butter and Eggs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.