Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Greener Pastures
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Grassland
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
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, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Silver Birch
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Weißbirke
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Abedul de plata
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Silver Birch
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Silver Birch
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.