Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
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
Ground
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Carandas
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
karondas
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
karondas
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
karondas
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
karondas
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
karondas
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Karonda. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Karonda 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 Karonda 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 Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Karonda Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.