Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
maiden grass
पवित्र कमल
In German
Mädchen Gras
Heiliges Lotus
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
hierba doncella
loto sagrado
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
virgo herba
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Proteales
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus
Care of Maiden Grass and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.