Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
एगुएर
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Aguirre
In French
vulpin des prés
Aguirre
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Aguirre
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Aguirre
In Polish
łąka ber
Aguirre
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre. Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Foxtail does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Foxtail has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Aguirre has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aguirre season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
