Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Yellow Birch
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Yellow Birch
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.