Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Kraut Robert
In French
vulpin des prés
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
erva robert
In Polish
łąka ber
herb robert
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.