Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States
Types
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Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
हिरण घास
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Deer Grass
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
cervos grama
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
deer Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.