Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Tan
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Conduplicate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used like flour
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Fountaingrass
भारतीय घास
In German
Fountaingrass
Indian Grass
In French
Fountaingrass
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Fountaingrass
Hierba india
In Greek
Fountaingrass
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Fountaingrass
grama indianas
In Polish
Fountaingrass
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Fountaingrass
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Pennisetum
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fountaingrass and Indian Grass
Season and care of Fountaingrass and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Fountaingrass and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fountaingrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fountaingrass and Indian Grass Physical Information
Fountaingrass and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Fountaingrass and Indian Grass are as follows:
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Fountaingrass and Indian Grass
Care of Fountaingrass and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fountaingrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.