Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Black Currant
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Black Currant
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
groseille noire
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
negro Grosella
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
groselha-preta
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Feather Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Black Currant has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.