Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Middle Africa
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Perennial Grass
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Pink Queen
हाथी घास
In German
rosa Königin
Elefantengras
In French
Reine rose
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
pasto elefante
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
capim-elefante
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Regina Pink
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cleomaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Pink Queen and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Elephant Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Pink Queen and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Pink Queen and Elephant Grass
Care of Pink Queen and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.