Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
-
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Lavender
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Lavender
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Lavendel
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Lavande
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Lavanda
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Lavanda
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Lawenda
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Lavender
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Lavender Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Lavender are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Lavender
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.