Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
अमुर मेपल
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
arce de Amur
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
de bordo amur
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
klon amur
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
amur acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.