Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
maiden grass
सौंफ़
In German
Mädchen Gras
Fenchel
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Fenouil
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Hinojo
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Funcho
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Koper włoski
In Latin
virgo herba
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Miscanthus
Foeniculum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Fennel
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Fennel Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Fennel are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Fennel
Care of Maiden Grass and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.