Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Purple
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Molinia arundinacea
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Moor Grass
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Tall Moor Grass
Ardisia
In German
Hoch Pfeifengras
Ardisia
In French
Herbe Moor hauteur
Ardisia
In Spanish
Tall Grass Moor
Ardisia
In Greek
Ψηλός Moor Grass
Ardisia
In Portuguese
Alto Moor Relva
Ardisia
In Polish
Wysoki Moor Trawa
Ardisia
In Latin
Alta Maurus Grass
Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Primulales
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia
Season and care of Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Molinia Arundinacea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Molinia Arundinacea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Molinia Arundinacea is Acidic, Neutral and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia Physical Information
Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Molinia Arundinacea height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia are as follows:
Molinia Arundinacea flower color: Dark Purple
Molinia Arundinacea leaf color: Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia
Care of Molinia Arundinacea and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Molinia Arundinacea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Molinia Arundinacea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.