Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Japan
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
sasanqua
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
sasanqua
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
sasanqua
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
sasanqua
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Sasankya
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Sasankya
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.