Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China
Types
-
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
आड़ू
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.