Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Middle Africa
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
हाथी घास
In German
Texas Redbud
Elefantengras
In French
Texas Redbud
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
pasto elefante
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
capim-elefante
In Polish
Texas Redbud
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Texas Redbud
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass
Care of Texas Redbud and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.