Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Perennial Grass
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Cordia subcordata
In German
Elefantengras
Cordia subcordata
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
elephanti herba
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Kou
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Grass and Kou Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Kou are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Kou
Care of Elephant Grass and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.