Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Japan
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
हाथी घास
sasanqua
In German
Elefantengras
sasanqua
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
sasanqua
In Spanish
pasto elefante
sasanqua
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
sasanqua
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Sasankya
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Sasankya
In Latin
elephanti herba
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pennisetum
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Sasanqua
Care of Elephant Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.