Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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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
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Cold Regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
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7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
भारतीय घास
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Indian Grass
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
Hierba india
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
grama indianas
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Indian Grass. Black Raspberry has thorns and Indian Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Indian Grass has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Indian Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Indian Grass Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass
Care of Black Raspberry and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Raspberry 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.