Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Africa, Asia
Types
Perennial Grass
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Elefantengras
Aubergine
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Aubergine
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Berenjena
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Berinjela
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Bakłażan
In Latin
elephanti herba
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Eggplant
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Eggplant Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Eggplant are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Eggplant
Care of Elephant Grass and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.