Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Ukiuki
पंख ईख घास
In German
Ukiuki
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Ukiuki
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Ukiuki
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Ukiuki
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Ukiuki
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Dianella
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Ukiuki and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.