Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Perennial Grass
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Elefantengras
Pekannuss
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Pacanier
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Pecan
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
elephanti herba
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Pecan
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Pecan Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Pecan are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Pecan
Care of Elephant Grass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.