Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, open Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Runny nose, sneezing
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Unknown
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
Giant Reed
In Hindi
shooting star
नरकट
In German
shooting star
Pfahlrohr
In French
Dodecatheon
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Dodecatheon
Arundo donax
In Greek
shooting star
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Dodecatheon
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
shooting star
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
shooting star
Arundo donax
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Cyperales
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shooting Star and Giant Reed
Season and care of Shooting Star and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Shooting Star and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shooting Star season is Spring and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shooting Star and Giant Reed Physical Information
Shooting Star and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shooting Star and Giant Reed are as follows:
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Shooting Star and Giant Reed
Care of Shooting Star and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.