Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Silver
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Borers, Caterpillar, Lacebugs, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Pussy Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Weeping Pussy Willow
पंख ईख घास
In German
Weinend Salweide
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Weeping Willow Pussy
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Llorando sauce de gatito
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Κλάμα Μουνί Willow
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Chorando Borrazeira
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Płacząca Pussy Willow
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Pussy flentes salices
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Salix
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Loam and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Pussy Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Weeping Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Weeping Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Pussy Willow 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 Weeping Pussy Willow 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.