Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Verbena
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
verbena
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Eisenkraut
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
verveine
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Verbena
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
verbena
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
werbena
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Verbena. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Verbena 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 Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Silver Feather Grass and Verbena Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.