Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Lakes, Ponds
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Water Poppy
In Hindi
maiden grass
जल पोस्ता
In German
Mädchen Gras
Wasser Poppy
In French
herbe de jeune fille
eau Poppy
In Spanish
hierba doncella
amapola agua
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
água Poppy
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Woda Poppy
In Latin
virgo herba
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Family
Poaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Hydrocleys
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Maiden Grass and Water Poppy. Maiden Grass doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Maiden Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Maiden Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Water Poppy Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy
Care of Maiden Grass and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.