Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Abutilon
भारतीय घास
In German
Abutilon
Indian Grass
In French
Abutilon
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Abutilon
Hierba india
In Greek
Abutilon
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Abutilon
grama indianas
In Polish
Abutilon
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Abutilon
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Abutilon
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Indian Grass
Season and care of Abutilon and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Indian Grass Physical Information
Abutilon and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Indian Grass are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Abutilon and Indian Grass
Care of Abutilon and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.