Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Lovage
In Hindi
maiden grass
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Mädchen Gras
Liebstöckel
In French
herbe de jeune fille
livèche
In Spanish
hierba doncella
lovage
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
lovage
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
lubczyk
In Latin
virgo herba
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Miscanthus
Levisticum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Maiden Grass and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.