Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Smokebush
पंख ईख घास
In German
Smokebush
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Smokebush
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Smokebush
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Smokebush
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Smokebush
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Smokebush
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cotinus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Smokebush and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.