Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Persian Lime
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
Persian lime
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Persian lime
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Persian lime
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Persian lime
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Persian Lime and Silver Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.