Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
maiden grass
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Mädchen Gras
italienisches Raigras
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
hierba doncella
raigrás italiano
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
azevém
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
virgo herba
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Maiden Grass and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.