Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
pinkroot
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Spigelia
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Spigelia
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Spigelia
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Spigelia
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Spigelia
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Spigelia
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Loganiceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Pinkroot and Silver Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.