Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Perennial Grass
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
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
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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'
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Elefantengras
Tatsoi
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Tatsoi
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Tatsoi
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Tatsoi
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Tatsoi
In Latin
elephanti herba
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Tatsoi
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Tatsoi Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Tatsoi are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Tatsoi
Care of Elephant Grass and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.