Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
Common myrtle
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Myrte
In French
vulpin des prés
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
murta comum
In Polish
łąka ber
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle. Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Foxtail does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Foxtail has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.