Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Celery
Indian Grass
In Hindi
अजवायन
भारतीय घास
In German
Sellerie
Indian Grass
In French
Céleri
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Apio
Hierba india
In Greek
Σέλινο
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Aipo
grama indianas
In Polish
Seler
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
apium
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery and Indian Grass
Season and care of Celery and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Indian Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Indian Grass Physical Information
Celery and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Celery and Indian Grass are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Celery and Indian Grass
Care of Celery and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Celery 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.