Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Hydrangea
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Hortensie
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Hortensja
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Selfheal 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 Selfheal 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 Selfheal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Selfheal season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.