Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
  
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
8-6
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm
  
30
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, White
  
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
  
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
  
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
  
ASIMINA triloba
  
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
  
Pawpaw
  
In Hindi
maiden grass
  
गंदा संयंत्र
  
In German
Mädchen Gras
  
Papaya Pflanze
  
In French
herbe de jeune fille
  
usine de papaye
  
In Spanish
hierba doncella
  
planta de la papaya
  
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
  
φυτό pawpaw
  
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
  
planta mamão
  
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
  
pawpaw roślin
  
In Latin
virgo herba
  
quince herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Miscanthus
  
Asimina Adans
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Pawpaw
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Pawpaw Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Pawpaw are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Pawpaw
Care of Maiden Grass and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.