Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
America, Europe
Types
not available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
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, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Verbena
In Hindi
maiden grass
verbena
In German
Mädchen Gras
Eisenkraut
In French
herbe de jeune fille
verveine
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Verbena
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
λουίζα
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
verbena
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
werbena
In Latin
virgo herba
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
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 Verbena
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Maiden Grass and Verbena Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Verbena are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Verbena
Care of Maiden Grass and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.