Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
maiden grass
Red Elderberry
In German
Mädchen Gras
Rote Holunder
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Red sureau
In Spanish
hierba doncella
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Red Elderberry
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Red Elderberry
In Latin
virgo herba
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Sambucus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry
Care of Maiden Grass and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.