Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Japan
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
MUSA basjoo
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
In Hindi
maiden grass
हार्डी केला
In German
Mädchen Gras
hardy Banane
In French
herbe de jeune fille
banana hardy
In Spanish
hierba doncella
plátano resistentes
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
de banana resistentes
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
hardy banana
In Latin
virgo herba
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Banana is Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana
Care of Maiden Grass and Hardy Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.