Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, 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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
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Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Pinus strobus
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and White Pine
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and White Pine Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and White Pine are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and White Pine
Care of Silver Feather Grass and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.