Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Japan
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
sasanqua
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
sasanqua
In French
vulpin des prés
sasanqua
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
sasanqua
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Sasankya
In Polish
łąka ber
Sasankya
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alopecurus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.