Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
not available
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
All year
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
when new, water every week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
maiden grass
Swordfern
In German
Mädchen Gras
Sword Fern
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Epée Fern
In Spanish
hierba doncella
helecho espada
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
espada Fern
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Miecz Fern
In Latin
virgo herba
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Polystichum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Swordfern
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Swordfern Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Swordfern are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Swordfern
Care of Maiden Grass and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.